Donates half ton of food HOULTON — More than 900 meals will be provided to families in Aroostook County, thanks to the generous people in our own communities. A total of 1,090 pounds of food was collected and will be distributed to families across Northern Maine that otherwise would not have food to eat. To […]
By Joseph Cyr Staff Writer Staff photo/Dave Bates Serenna Fitzpatrick, left, has joined forces with her sister-in-law Jen Vandevender to grow her massage business. The two massage therapists work out of Dr. Bell’s Chiropractic office at 22 B. Road in Houlton. HOULTON — Hoping to expand her client base, Serenna Fitzpatrick of Houlton […]
By Diane Hines Houlton Rotarian Contributed photo/Nate Bodenstab Tracy Rockwell, right, was the featured speaker at the Houlton Rotary Club Monday, Dec. 5. Rockwell spoke about the Houlton Higher Education Center, of which she serves as its director. With Rockwell is Rotarian Jane Torres. The Houlton Rotary held its luncheon meeting on Dec. […]
16th annual project will benefit Houlton Regional HOULTON — The Health Services Foundation has announced the beginning of its 16th annual Diamond Raffle to raise money for several major projects at Houlton Regional Hospital. “This fundraiser has been so successful in assisting the Foundation with its ability to bring so much to our area in support […]
Contributed photo From left, Machias Savings Bank “elves” Renee Saucier, assistant bank manager, and Tracy Casey, financial service specialist, deliver a donation for the Aroostook County Action Program’s Emergency Fund to Jason Parent, ACAP executive director/CEO, and board chair Steve Richard, who just happened to be on site when the gift was delivered. PRESQUE […]
BANGOR, Maine — Congressman Bruce Poliquin announced Dec. 5, 2016 that he has nominated 18 students from Maine’s 2nd District to attend one of our nation’s prestigious military service academies next year.
ISLAND FALLS, Maine — The Island Falls Historical Society’s sixth annual Christmas Cookie Sale was held Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016. After the storms of earlier in the week, it seems folks were eager to be out as there was a very good turnout and sales were rapid.
The Oakfield Senior Citizens gathered for their only meeting in December at the Smoki-Haulers Snowmobile Club in Oakfield.
President Bob Locke called the business meeting to order after everyone had enjoyed a potluck luncheon. It was a short business meeting as everyone was anxious to get the yankee gift exchange started with tasty, handy and funny gifts being opened and exchanged.
To the editor:
The protests against the Dakota Access Pipeline (by the Standing Rock Sioux and others) are a demand for safety, and an insistence on reducing risks for current and future generations.
To the editor:
Seeing Kay Bell on the front page was first, OMG with shock and sadness; then gladness that she had lived so long, healthy and sharp; and finally, gratitude for the article by Joe Cyr, which, with the obituary, took us back in time and reminded us of her full, satisfying and productive life.
