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Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of August 10, 2020

As the summer slowly comes to an end, we are hopeful that the next few months will slow down with the intake of kittens. Just when we thought we had seen it all, a little over a month ago someone was going around town dropping off little black kittens.

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

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

Houlton area From our Files – Week of August 3, 2020

100 Years Ago - Aug. 11, 1920 New lighting system — Manager Belyea, the new owner of Lakewood, the popular resort on Nickerson Lake, has recently purchased a Westinghouse Lighting System, and is having it installed.

Credit union hires new Houlton manager

The County Federal Credit Union has announced that Dawn Larrabee has been hired as branch manager in Houlton. The position became available when Kyle Taylor transferred to the Presque Isle branch.

Houlton town council and school board seats up for grabs

One of the highest number of seats for town council and school board in recent memory are open this fall with four seats available on the Houlton Town Council, and five seats up for grabs on the RSU 29 school board.

Island Falls Summerfest continues with subdued gatherings

It has been a far from traditional year for all communities in the state, with most summer celebrations either modified or canceled due to COVID-19, but that did not stop Island Falls from putting on a number of events for the public on Saturday.

Houlton Rotary Club learns about local aging issues

The Houlton Rotary Club met on July 27 with special guest Joy Barresi-Saucier, a fellow Rotarian from the Presque Isle Club who has contributed to Rotary efforts at the district level.

What’s happening in Houlton – Week of August 3, 2020

Wednesday, July 5 HOULTON: SMART Recovery, Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope, 36 North St., 7 p.m. FMI: 207-254-2213.

Teanne Ewings captures SFC Aaron Henderson Memorial 5K crown

Family and friends of a fallen soldier gathered outside the John A. Millar Civic Center Saturday to celebrate the life of Aaron Henderson at the sixth annual SFC Aaron Henderson Memorial 5K road race.

Interstate paving begins between Medway and Sherman

Drivers heading northbound overnight on I-95 between Medway and Sherman can expect to see lane closures and pavement work, as part of a new operation by the Maine Department of Transportation.

Houlton Police announce ‘Sweet Treats for Kind Feats’ program with Houlton Farms Dairy

The Houlton Police have announced a new partnership with Houlton Farms Dairy, in an effort to reward youth in the community for performing acts of kindness.

AMHC brings neuro rehab to Houlton

The Center for Integrated Neuro Rehab, a program of Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc., has announced that it now offers services in Houlton as well as Caribou.

RSU 29 pushes back start of school and shortens day

Students in RSU 29 will get an extra three days of summer vacation to allow teachers a bit more time to prepare for the new school year.

Lost

“Sign In and Out” it said on the small, weather-beaten placard at the edge of the woods. Just below was a clipboard inside a makeshift wooden box, to protect it from the elements, along with a pencil nub on the end of a string.

Danforth Summerfest goes ahead, despite distancing guidelines

Though COVID-19 may have limited the ways in which people can come together and celebrate, it wasn’t able to stop the town of Danforth from holding its annual Summerfest celebration, albeit in a much more limited manner.

Soccer to start in Hodgdon

Hodgdon Middle School soccer will soon get underway.

Golf for Life Scramble to be held August 2

The Houlton Community Golf Club will host a Golf for Life Scramble this Sunday, Aug. 2, at 1 p.m.

Houlton Airport receives $400,000 federal grant

Houlton International Airport is one of eight airports in Maine that have been awarded a combined $3.5 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Airport Improvement Program.

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