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Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters welcome new superintendent

Friends of Katahdin Woods and Waters, the official philanthropic partner of Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument, welcomed Superintendent Sheldon “Mark” Wimmer and his family to his new post following the National Park Service announcement of his appointment.

Holiday light parade entries dazzle downtown Houlton to celebrate the season

The holiday season has begun in the Shiretown following Saturday’s arrival of Santa Claus to officially illuminate the town’s Christmas tree in Market Square.

Donating items to the Houlton Humane Society

The Houlton Council of Catholic Women donated items that were collected during their annual animal shelter shower to the Houlton Humane Society. Making the delivery are Alta Reardon (left) and Mary Grant.

What’s Happening in the Houlton area – Week of December 1, 2021

Wednesday, Dec. 1 HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Crafters, customers come out in droves for annual Christmas Craft Fair in Houlton

Houlton’s Gentle Memorial Building was bustling with holiday cheer Friday, Nov. 26, as the 37th annual Holiday Craft Fair returned after a one-year hiatus.

Miss Shiretown Pageant to make a comeback

The Miss Shiretown pageant will return to the stage of the Houlton Community Arts Center in January.

St. Mary’s Catholic Church feeds the masses on Thanksgiving

It was a return to normalcy for the St Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church in Houlton Thursday as people turned up in droves for a free Thanksgiving Day meal.

Carmichael is keeping the family tradition at Dunn Funeral Home

Longevity is not always the norm these days. Businesses come and go, but for the Dunn family of Houlton, family and business are very much ongoing.

Bank employees raise $2,250 for veterans

Maine Veterans Project was the recipient of funds raised during 2021 by employees of Katahdin Trust from Aroostook County to Portland.

Good students for October at Houlton Middle School, 2021

Houlton Middle-High School Principal Tim Tweedie has announced the following students have been selected as “Students of the Month” for October.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of November 20, 2021

100 Years Ago - Nov. 24, 1921 Merry performers -- For six days a week the Houlton theatergoers had a chance to witness a rare treat. Bob Ott and his Merry Crew performed at the Temple Theater. There were many laughs and a great turnout for the show.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Nov. 1-7, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Nov. 1-7, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Nov. 8-14, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Nov. 8-14, including the following.

Houlton Police log – November 2021

The Houlton Police Department responded to the following incidents through the month of November 2021

RSU 29 menu – Week of November 24, 2021

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

What’s Happening in the Houlton area – Week of November 20, 2021

Wednesday, Nov. 24 HOULTON: Putnam House Senior Center, open 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Maine AllCare welcomes Sen. Maxmin and Dr. Sussman as new board members

Maine AllCare, the state’s leading non-profit organization in support of universal publicly funded healthcare, recently welcomed two new members to the board of directors. The professionally and geographically diverse board elected state Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, and Ted Sussman, MD, MACP of Houlton to each serve 3-year terms.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Oct. 25-31, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Oct. 25-31, including the following.

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