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Sen. Stewart informs council of $800 million state budget surplus

Maine State Sen. Trey Stewart, R-Aroostook, told Houlton Town Council Monday night that the state has more than $800 million in its supplemental budget.

SACS students going for WinterKids gold

Students from RSU 50 are participating in the WinterKids Winter Games, where students compete in a series of outdoor physical activity and nutrition challenges designed to help them be active in the winter and learn healthy habits.

SAD 29 menu – Week of January 26, 2022

Breakfast for all Schools Breakfast is served with multi-grain reduced-sugar cereal, Wowbutter/jelly, assorted fruit juice and 1 percent and skim milk.

Cooking with Susie Q – Week of January 26, 2022

I am ready for spring. The colder weather and snow has worn out its welcome with me. With the colder weather, we eat heartier meals than we would during the summer months. We heard from Kathy in Caribou. Kathy tells us that her family enjoys casseroles this time of year.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of January 26, 2022

Sometimes love is not enough when it comes to animals. This is a story of Steve -- a little shih tzu mix who was surrendered to the Ark because the owner could not afford to get him the vet care he needed. Steve has lost all of his fur and his skin looks like he rolled in mud and it dried.

Scott captures Mill Pond spelling title

A new spelling champion has been crowned for Hodgdon’s Mill Pond School.

Hodgdon town manager to retire

After nearly three decades of service to the community of Hodgdon, Jim Griffin is retiring.

Katahdin Elementary School changes mask policy

Students at Katahdin Elementary School are now required to wear face coverings while in school.

Katahdin Middle-High students head back to class

One day after a threat was found in a girls bathroom, students at Katahdin Middle-High School were back in the classroom.

Cosby named to University of North Georgia dean’s list for fall 2021

Isabelle Elena Cosby of Hodgdon made the fall 2021 dean's list at the University of North Georgia

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Dec. 6-12, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Nov. 29-Dec. 5, including the following.

In support of act that would help Maine tribes

To the editor: A very important justice bill is about to be considered by the Maine state legislature -- a consensus product of several bipartisan committees. LD 1626 (An Act Implementing the Recommendations of a Task Force on Changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Implementing Act) will help reverse some of the unfortunate restrictions on Wabanaki sovereignty in the Implementing Act, which accompanied the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980.

Northern Maine Community College announces dean’s list for fall of 2021

Northern Maine Community College has released its dean’s list for the 2021 fall semester. To earn a place on the list, students must achieve a grade point average of 3.2 or above.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Dec. 20-26, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Dec. 20-26, including the following.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of January 19, 2022

115 Years Ago - Jan. 23, 1907 Rollaway Co’s rink -- A large crowd was present at the Rollaway Co’s rink last Friday night. In addition to its being the regular band night, the first race of the series, for a medal to be awarded to the winner of two out of three races, was skated.

SAD 29 menu – Week of January 19, 2022

Breakfast for all Schools Breakfast is served with multi-grain reduced-sugar cereal, Wowbutter/jelly, assorted fruit juice and 1 percent and skim milk.

Katahdin Middle-High School closed due to threat

The Katahdin Middle-High School has closed for the day after threats were found in one of the girls’ bathrooms at the school.

Hodgdon School Board examines COVID-19 testing options

HODGDON, Maine -- SAD 70 School Board members discussed options for testing students for COVID-19 during their meeting held Monday, Jan. 10, at Hodgdon Middle/High School.

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