Houlton

2 years ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of July 12, 2023

A few months ago we took in feral black cat who was living on the streets here in town. He is feral. He was not neutered and once we got him to the vet he tested positive for feline AIDS. We named this handsome boy Magnum.

Photo of Senator Susan Collins
2 years ago

Honoring women veterans

Each year, June 12 is designated as Women Veterans Recognition Day to celebrate the brave women who have defended our freedom throughout their military service.  This year’s observation was especially significant as it marked the 75th anniversary of the Women’s Armed Services Integration Act of 1948 that gave women the right to serve as permanent, […]

2 years ago

UMF spring dean’s list for 2023

FARMINGTON, Maine — The University of Maine at Farmington proudly announces its dean’s list for the spring 2023 semester. UMF maintains a dean’s list each semester for those students completing a minimum of 12 credits in courses producing quality points.

2 years ago

Tree pruning is a necessity

I grew up with a beautiful silver maple tree in my front yard. One of its branches sat just low enough so I could hoist my 7-year-old frame up to sit atop it. I could look out at the expanse of the yard of my childhood home. To my right, two large maple trees stood. […]

2 years ago

No quorum for Houlton Town Council means no votes

HOULTON, Maine — Only three out of seven councilors were present at Monday night’s scheduled town council meeting, which was canceled because there was no quorum, according to town clerk Khylee Wampler.

2 years ago

Mike & Heidi Memorial Ride, ‘The Final Ride’

OAKFIELD, Maine — The 10th  annual “Mike and Heidi Memorial Ride, in memory of Mike Kitchen and Heidi Pratt, is scheduled  for Saturday, July 15. Registration opens at 8 a.m. at the Oakfield Community Center. A safety briefing and presentations will be held at 9:45 a.m. Motorcycle riders are scheduled to leave at 10:15 a.m.