HOULTON, Maine — The Ricker College Board of Trustees held its annual meeting on May 19 at Houlton Regional Hospital with Chair Leigh Cummings presiding. According to Gary Bossie, executive director of the scholarship program, there are currently 137 in-college students receiving scholarships from the board. These are $2,000 scholarships which are renewable annually. The […]
Town Manager Suzie Paradis said the town has not yet raised the remaining money needed for the project, but they are actively working on fundraising and additional grants.
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — It’s finally here – what many Mainers wait for all year: summer weather! While most of us are thrilled with warmer weather and all that entails, like dips in the lake, boat rides, barbecues, and more; it is also a time to take some precautions so you can enjoy these activities […]
The grant will cover all costs of renovating and expanding its current space to include 15 computers and public and private video conferencing rooms.
FORT KENT, Maine – The Fort Kent Public Library launched a new adult reading program on June 18. “We call it the Summer Poker Read, and we based this fun program on the popular outdoor activity known as a Poker Run,” said Library Director Andrew Birden. The new reading program runs during the same time […]
FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent is proud to announce the dean’s list for the spring 2024 semester. This includes full-time and part-time students. “Congratulations to the students who have made the UMFK dean’s & academic recognition lists,” said UMFK President Deb Hedeen. “The dean’s list includes full-time students who […]
Isabel Cyr of Houlton has been named to the spring 2024 dean’s list at Roger Williams University.
Gov. Janet Mills has officially proclaimed July to be “Lakes Appreciation Month” in the state of Maine. The proclamation recognizes the immense value our lakes bring to us, from recreational resources to drinking water sources to habitat for much of Maine’s wildlife. And it encourages, “all citizens to take a moment to appreciate Maine’s lakes […]
25 Years Ago – July 7, 1999
BlackHawk show draws thousands — Country music was alive and well in Houlton last Saturday night as more than 7,500 fans attended the BlackHawk concert in Community Park.
