Historic covered bridge in Aroostook County destroyed by fire

by Joseph Cyr
3 years ago
The historic Watson Settlement Bridge in Littleton was destroyed by a fire Monday afternoon. Credit: Alexander MacDougall / Houlton Pioneer Times
An historic covered bridge spanning the Meduxnekeag River was destroyed by fire Monday afternoon. The Watson Settlement Bridge is an iconic structure in Littleton, located on the Carson Road near the Foxcroft Road intersection. In 1984, the bridge was closed to traffic when a new bridge and road were constructed.Read more.