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Maine State Police Troop F Report, Feb. 13-19, 2023

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Feb. 13-19, 2023, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Feb. 6-12, 2023

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Feb. 6-12, 2023, including the following.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of March 8, 2023

75 Years Ago, March 4, 1948 Pierson Is Named As Exalted Ruler – Earl Pierson was nominated for exalted ruler of the Houlton Lodge of Elks at a meeting held Tuesday night. He was named to succeed Thomas C. Vose who has served the lodge for the past year.

Maliseet Advocacy Center hosts open house

Domestic violence and sexual assault can happen when a person least expects it, which is why the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians work diligently to offer support for victims and survivors of these preventable crimes.

Ash has gardening benefits

To the editor: I would like to express my concern in regard to fighting inflation through gardening.

Mountain bikes are coming to the Houlton Rec Center this summer

New mountain bikes are already assembled and ready for Houlton Parks & Recreation Department pickup.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of March 1, 2023

75 Years Ago, February 26, 1948 Singer Sewing Machine Co. To Open New Store – The Singer Sewing Machine Company will return to Houlton after an absence of several years when they open their new modern store in the Putnam-Ervin block about March 15. It will be the company’s headquarters in Northern Maine.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of February 22, 2023

I want to talk to you about a cat named Julian. Julian came to us a little over a year ago, emaciated and covered in wounds. He was not neutered. Julian was out on his own in the bitter cold. He had a very nice couple who were watching out for him. They trapped him and brought him to the sanctuary.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of February 22, 2023

75 Years Ago Feb. 19, 1948 Houlton Man Leads Maine N.Y. Life Agents in ‘47 – Charles W. Harmon of Houlton, Maine, a representative of the New York Life Insurance Company, in 1947 for the third successive year led all agents of the company in the number of new applications for life insurance. It has been announced by Dudley Dowell, vice-president of the company.

Agency on Aging plans commodity food box distributions in March

Getting food and good nutrition is something all people need to remain healthy and happy. Whether it is a meal in a dining center, one delivered to the home, or a shelf stable commodity to help extend the monthly food budget, staff at the Aroostook Agency on Aging can connect older persons or those who are disabled to a service that will help meet their needs.

Cyr earns dean’s list honors at Roger Williams University

Isabel Cyr of Houlton has been named to the fall 2022 dean's list at Roger Williams University.

Ward Homes celebrates 100 years of craftsmanship

As word spread about his cedar log home, Bruce Ward was inundated with requests for him to build more. That’s when he built his first log cabin for sale.

Boyett named to UMaine-Machias dean’s list for fall of 2022

The University of Maine at Machias recognized 107 students for achieving dean’s list honors in the fall 2022 semester, for attaining a GPA of 3.3 or above. The honorees include Lucas Boyett of Amity.

Aroostook County schools clean up dirty drinking water

Hodgdon and Houlton school officials responded quickly to a recent state report showing high levels of contaminants in the schools’ drinking water.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of February 15, 2023

75 Years Ago - Feb. 12, 1948 Ricker Wins And Loses Down State – Winning one and losing one was the story of the Ricker Junior College basketeers over the weekend. A pair of teams from Central Maine, M. C. I. at Pittsfield and the Cold Frosh at Waterville played hosts to the Aroostook Club.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Jan. 23-29, 2023

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Jan. 23-29, 2023, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2023

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2023, including the following.

Stewart talks jobs, housing and child welfare in Houlton

A limited workforce, a lack of housing, rising energy costs and child welfare top state lawmaker concerns, Maine Senate Minority Leader Trey Stewart, R-Presque Isle, said on Monday evening.

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