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Littleton second-grader sets school fundraising record for American Heart Association

Sometimes when a youngster sets their sights on accomplishing a goal, miraculous things happen.

Farr tabbed for East Grand MPA award

Nathaniel Farr, a senior at East Grand School, has been selected to receive the 2021 MPA Principal’s Award for the school. This award is given each year in recognition of a high school senior’s academic excellence and good citizenship.

Madigan Estates staff member tests positive for COVID-19, but no outbreak likely

The Madigan Estates nursing home closed its doors to indoor visitation starting Tuesday, April 6, although Madigan administrator Jim Brown said the facility could resume visitations next week if all goes well.

Southern Aroostook Middle/High School lists honor students for 2nd trimester for 2030-21

Southern Aroostook Middle/High School recently announced the 2nd trimester honor roll for the 2020-21 school year.

Houlton area From our Files – Week of April 5, 2021

100 Years Ago - April 7, 1921 New owners -- The farm on the Lake Road owned by Plummer Green has been purchased by O.B. Porter.

BPOE No. 835 Houlton Elks Lodge inducts new officers

The BPOE No. 835 Houlton Elks Lodge recently inducted 2021-2022 officers.

What’s Happening in the Houlton area – Week of April 5, 2021

Wednesday, April 7 HOULTON: All Recovery Check-in, 10 a.m. at Aroostook Recovery Center of Hope. FMI: 207-254-2213, cputnam@amhc.org, sholton@amhc.org.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, March 1-7, 2021

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

Hodgdon elects 3 to school board after recount, approves ambulance reserve fund

The town of Hodgdon elected three members to the SAD 70 school board, after a contentious election in which a recount had to be held for one position due to the small margin of victory.

Registration is now open for Summer, Fall 2021 classes at the University of Maine at Augusta – Houlton Center

The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) has begun registration for summer and fall courses and UMA – Houlton Center staff are available to help upcoming high school graduates, transfer students, and returning students complete their application; start the financial aid process; and enroll in summer and/or fall classes.

RSU 29 board updated on COVID-19 status

RSU 29 appears to be weathering the COVID-19 storm fairly well, based on the latest information provided by Superintendent Ellen Halliday.

Roof damage at Houlton airport hangar to be fixed ‘as soon as possible’

Heavy winds in the Houlton area have left part of the roof at a Houlton International Airport hangar exposed, an issue the town hopes to fix as quickly as it can.

New Limerick, Monticello voters approve budgets

Turnout was sparse for annual town meetings in both Monticello and New Limerick on March 29.

Brown hits 5,000 vehicle sales

A major accomplishment recently occurred in the showroom at York’s of Houlton.

Houlton Alumni Association offering grants to former students

A new program is available for Houlton High School Alumni looking to obtain or upgrade their skills for a job or needing tools for their chosen profession.

Delayed fireworks causes house fire in Littleton

A fire broke out late in the evening of April 1 at a house located on Hammond Lake in Littleton, with an errant fireworks being the cause of the blaze.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, March 8-14, 2021

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

Maine State Police Troop F Report, March 15-21, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of March 15-21, including the following.

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