Houlton

3 years ago

Maine Senate re-elects Senate President Jackson

Sen. Troy Jackson, D-Allagash, was unanimously re-elected by members of the 131st Maine Senate to serve a third consecutive term as President of the Maine Senate. He was sworn in by Gov. Janet T. Mills alongside members of the 131st Maine Senate.

3 years ago

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of December 14, 2022

Late yesterday there was a knock on the door. It was a young lady looking for help for a cat she and her friend had been given and asked to dispose of. 
The cat was in desperate need of medical attention. She had already been declined for assistance at the first place she went. I said yes, of course, and I told her I would get her a carrier. 

3 years ago

Cooking with Susie Q – Week of December 7, 2022

I had another request for our liquid laundry detergent.  Kathryn says she hasn’t used it yet, but was excited to try it. Have a good time with it, Kathryn. I also have another recipe for a non-toxic, yet successful cleaner.

3 years ago

Training and Tools grant helps Houlton alum return

After just over a year in existence, the Training and Tools Grants program in Houlton is already making a difference for several alumni of Houlton Middle-High School seeking to increase their skills for employability or needing tools for their chosen profession. 

3 years ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of December 7, 2022

75 Years Ago – Dec. 4, 1947
Fire destroys building and equipment — Three new Jeeps, a demonstrator and a large amount of farm and garage equipment were destroyed by a fire which caused damage estimated at $12,000 at the farm of W. Jerome Dickinson on the White Settlement Road here Tuesday morning.

3 years ago

A difficult goodbye

His soft ivory curls were wrapped around my finger as I examined every part of his body with cloudy eyes, my free hand stroking his shoulders as I told him, for probably the millionth time during his 12 years on earth, that I loved him. I told him he was beautiful — the most beautiful Goldendoodle in the world.

3 years ago

Houlton Legion remembers Pearl Harbor Day

With a steady rain pouring down Wednesday morning, members of the Chester L. Briggs American Legion Post No. 47 gathered in Riverfront Park to honor those veterans who lost their lives at Pearl Harbor.

3 years ago

Shire football athletes lauded with awards

The Houlton-Greater Houlton Christian Academy football team enjoyed a solid all-around campaign this past fall, and as such several Shires were lauded recently for their accomplishments.