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‘Mobilize Katahdin’ looks to support region during COVID-19 crisis

But with the advent of COVID-19, the grant has led to a different kind of mobilization -- one that brings together organizations and local leaders of the community to provide mutual assistance and to connect residents to resources and information to help combat the pandemic.

Summer programs canceled for Houlton Recreation Department

It will be a summer without organized youth sports for children in southern Aroostook County this year.

Houlton council ponders playground dilemma

Should the town of Houlton open up its playgrounds, tennis and basketball courts for public use?

Scorching temperatures arrive in The County

Temperatures in Aroostook County soared to near 90 for the first time this season, just a few weeks after a foot of snow fell in the area.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, April 20-26, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of April 20-26, 2020, including the following.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of May 25, 2020

100 Years Ago - June 2, 1920 Gone to Boston — H. G. Dibblee left Monday evening for Boston where he will join a party of Cole agents for a trip to the factory in Indianapolis, where he will get his allotment of Cole cars for delivery.

Southern Aroostook county schools planning non-traditional graduations

The echoes of “Pomp and Circumstance” will sound a little bit different for graduating seniors this year.

Houlton Community Market opens over Memorial Day weekend in limited fashion

The Houlton Community Market started its season on Memorial Day weekend, just as it always has done.

Four people escape Houlton house fire but pets likely perished

Two occupants of a house on Kelleran Street in Houlton had to jump off the porch roof after exiting through a second-story window to escape flames from a fire that broke out Sunday morning.

Houlton man hospitalized after his vehicle strikes a moose

A Houlton man has been hospitalized after striking and killing a moose while driving southbound on the interstate.

Silver Ridge man crashes vehicle after swerving to avoid moose

A Silver Ridge man crashed his vehicle when he swerved to avoid a moose on Monday, May 25.

Shiretown observes low-key Memorial Day ceremony

It was anything but a normal Memorial Day celebration in Houlton Monday thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Littleton woman thrown from vehicle in Weston crash

A Littleton woman survived after being thrown from her car in a Route 1 crash on Friday night, police said.

From the Bunkers – Week of May 25, 2020

Hello members and friends, we hope everyone is enjoying the great golfing weather. Spring is here and heading toward summer. The question has come up many times this early season. What has happened to our greens?

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of May 25, 2020

A few years back the Ark was gifted with something that we never dreamed possible. It is a gift that left us speechless and opened a whole new door for us.

Cross-country, track athlete praise Houlton Rotarians for assistance

Houlton Rotary Club’s online meetings are becoming more commonplace. The club conducted its seventh online meeting on May 18, since the onslaught of COVID-19.

Cooking with Susie Q – Week of May 25, 2020

My, how this year has differed from years past. Every time we step into the bathroom, we count the rolls of toilet paper in the closet. We wear a mask around our neck like jewelry to pull up when we leave the car.

Wildfire breaks out in Island Falls area

A wildfire broke out Thursday afternoon on May 21 just north of the town of Island Falls, threatening several camps in the area.

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