Demolition Derby draws big crowd to Houlton fair
The Houlton Agricultural Fair was filled with the sound of metal crunching and cars smashing Saturday afternoon as the always popular demolition derby highlighted the first day of fair activities.
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Houlton Fair means different things to different people
The annual Houlton Agricultural Fair drew many people from the area to Houlton Community Park over the weekend as part of the four-day celebration.
Location brings better business for JEI
A new location has translated into a business boost at JEI Sports of Maine.
Houlton council votes down recall ordinance
A request to consider a proposed ordinance to recall elected officials in the community sparked a significant debate among the Town Council on Monday evening before they opted not to pass it.
McGills Community Band returns tonight
Another sure sign that summer is just around the corner takes place Thursday evening as McGill’s Community Band returns for its first concert of the season.
Jurors find Houlton 20-year-old guilty of murder
After an eight day trial and eight hours of deliberation, jurors found a Houlton man guilty of murder in the beating and stabbing death of 61-year-old Keith Suitter two years ago.
Searching for the community’s ‘Heart and Soul’
A group of approximately two dozen individuals from various walks of life joined for the Community Heart and Soul meeting held May 30 at the Houlton Higher Education Center.
Community Notebook (week of June 14, 2017)
Warren Brooks, son of the late Raymond and Jeannette Brooks of Island Falls, recently made a generous contribution to the King Mitchell VFW Post 7529 for needed building updates and maintenance.
UMPI, Houlton Center co-sponsor Derby car
For the first time, the University of Maine at Presque Isle and Houlton Higher Education Center will co-sponsor a car in the annual Northern Maine Soap Box Derby race on Saturday, June 17, at Houlton’s Community Park.
GHCA bids farewell to grads
A small, but close-knit group of eight graduating seniors bid a fond farewell to their school Saturday as Greater Houlton Christian Academy held its 25th annual commencement exercises.