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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.

New thrift store opens along Broadway in Houlton

A new thrift store has opened along Broadway in Houlton, selling a wide variety of products such as old movies, books and action figures, alongside things like furniture and kitchen appliances.

Lakeside Restaurant open for the summer under new management

The Lakeside Restaurant, a popular eatery conveniently located on Nickerson Lake and connected to the Houlton Community Golf Club, is now open for the summer with a new chef managing the establishment.

Southern Aroostook Community School reveals top students

Southern Aroostook Community School Principal Jon Porter has announced the top students for the Class of 2020.

Houlton Police log – May 2020

The Houlton Police Department has resumed providing its log of activity to the newspaper. The department responded to the following incidents for the month of May, 2020.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of May 18, 2020

100 Years Ago - May 26, 1920 Rotary discussion — At the regular meeting of the Rotary club on Friday evening B.B. McIntyre of the Houlton Electric Co. gave an illustrated talk on the growth and development of electricity, which was most interesting.

From the Bunkers – Week of May 18, 2020

Hallelujah, spring has finally sprung. Our golf course is now open to the public for play. Last Friday, May 8, was the day and fairways and roughs were mowed, tees were groomed and set up, and now with the help of Mother Nature and a little heat I can turn my efforts to the greens.

Community Updates, week of May 20-26, 2020

Visit our websites, thecounty.me, fiddleheadfocus.com and bangordailynews.com, for continually updated information about coronavirus in The County and in Maine.

Rotarians enjoy virtual tour of Houlton’s past

The Houlton Rotary Club held their sixth Zoom meeting on Monday, May 11. Everyone seems to be getting more accustomed to the virtual meetings, and the sight of those little squares of faces is becoming more familiar every week.

Houlton Middle-High School unveils Class of 2020 honors parts

Houlton Middle-High School Principal Tim Tweedie has released the student honor parts for the Class of 2020.

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