Stories by Lanette Virtanen

6 years ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of December 9, 2019

115 Years Ago – Dec. 9, 1904
     Boston Dr. relocates here — Dr. Elmond A. Burnham, of Boston, well known to many of our citizens by reason of his frequent visits here, is so well pleased with our community and its citizens that he has decided to locate here permanently.

6 years ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of December 2, 2019

115 Years Ago – June 17, 1904
     A public park — At the special town meeting held in town hall, this Friday forenoon, the public park enthusiasts gained a big victory. There were those there who opposed the idea but they were pitifully in the minority.

6 years ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of November 18, 2019

115 Years Ago – Nov. 18, 1904
     Big storm — The big storm of Sunday night was the cause of heavy damage throughout the New England states. It was the fiercest storm Maine has experienced in forty years. The heaviest damage was done to the telegraph and telephone companies.

6 years ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of November 11, 2019

115 Years Ago – Nov. 11, 1904
     New buildings going up — The report of the building inspector shows that seventy-three new buildings have gone up in Houlton this season. With this large increase the demand for buildings has not yet been satisfied.

6 years ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of October 21, 2019

115 Years Ago – Oct. 21, 1904
     Opened to the public — The Cary Library opened to the public last week and is being liberally patronized by the public. New books are arriving daily. Miss Anna Barnes is the librarian in charge.

6 years ago

Houlton area From our Files – October 14, 2019

115 Years Ago – Oct. 14, 1904
     New owner — Mr. Geo. Niles has recently purchased the White Front Shoe stock and will continue to carry on the business at the same stand. Mr. Niles is thoroughly familiar with the boot and shoe business and is worthy of his share of patronage.