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Houlton Criminal Docket, March 2022

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse in March.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Nov. 7-13, 2022

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Nov. 7-13, including the following.

RSU 29 menu – Week of November 23, 2022

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

Broadband brings scars

To the editor: I read your recent article regarding support for broadband service amongst communities in the Greater East Grand area.

Houlton’s Festival of Trees sets new fund-raising record

It was another record-breaking year for the Health Services Foundation’s Festival of Trees.

Houlton Middle-High School wows crowds with annual fall musical

Showcasing impressive vocal abilities and solid acting chops, young thespians dazzled at Houlton’s Community Arts Center over the weekend for three showings of Disney’s “Freaky Friday.”

Katahdin Trust Employees raise $2,400 for Aroostook House of Comfort

The Aroostook House of Comfort was selected to be the recipient of funds raised during the first three quarters of 2022 by employees of Katahdin Trust, a local community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions.

East Grand students learn how to process a moose

On Monday, Nov. 7, the East Grand School’s Outdoor Education class was the recipient of a bull moose provided by the Maine Warden Service.

Katahdin Middle-High School announces first quarter honor roll

Katahdin Middle-High School principal Heather Mitchell has announced the first quarter honor roll for students for the 2022-23 school year.

Monticello photographer celebrates women through empowered portraits

Monticello portrait photographer, Nanette Gordon, hosted a gallery show and celebration at CoworkHers on Congress Street in Portland titled, "The Empowered Portrait, Seeing and Celebrating Women over 50.”

Houlton Catholic Church offering free Thanksgiving Day dinner

Several Maine parishes are offering free community meals on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 24, to which all are invited. Many parishes are also assembling Thanksgiving baskets for community members in need.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of November 23, 2022

The snow and the cold weather has arrived. If we listen to everyone it is going to be a difficult winter.

Houlton Parks and Recreation Department announces winter activities

The days are getting colder and winter is now upon us. The Houlton Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for its annual winter activities. The following programs are being offered this season.

Houlton’s annual Holiday Light Parade to feature fiery new addition

The colors of Christmas will soon fill Houlton’s downtown as the annual Holiday Light Parade returns Saturday, Nov. 26, to officially kick off the holidays.

Houlton man killed in New Limerick crash

A Houlton man died Thursday evening following a single-vehicle crash on U.S. Route 2.

RSU 29 menu – Week of November 16, 2022

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

Houlton area From our Files – Week of November 16, 2022

75 Years Ago - Nov. 13, 1947 Fire causes $275 loss to lodging house — Halloween did not mean cider and cake to everyone in Houlton Friday. Mrs. Glenna L. Kirlin found herself faced with a $275 loss when others were planning parties and dances.

Local parents help beat a cyberbully

When Jadian Smallwood’s oldest daughter told her about being bullied for the first time, the northern Maine mom was stunned. “It was so stressful for her,” Smallwood said. “She didn't know what to do.”

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