Houlton

11 months ago

Houlton cross country rises to the challenge at Sectional Invitational

BELFAST, Maine — The Greater Houlton varsity cross country team took part in the largest single-day sporting event in New England this past Saturday, October 5, competing at the 23rd annual Maine XC Festival of Champions in Belfast. The event saw its biggest turnout ever with 85 Maine schools and 12 out-of-state teams, including international […]

11 months ago

Texas couple restores 1860 Houlton home

Jane Putnam loves the clean, simple lines of her latest masterpiece, with its vibrant white walls, white linen sofas, floor-to-ceiling uncovered windows, original heart pine floors, high ceilings, mortar countertops, four-walled library, recessed lighting and grand piano.

11 months ago

Perry promoted to bank officer position at Katahdin Trust

HOULTON, Maine – Katahdin Trust, a community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Patricia (Patti) Perry to the officer position of accountant. Perry began her career with Katahdin Trust in 2019 as a part time community banker I at the bank’s Houlton branch […]

11 months ago

Saving the ash trees

As the Canopy Crew, we have a special interest in trees around our community. While you may not see ash trees along the downtown roads, the ash plays an important ecological, economic and cultural role in our state of Maine. 

12 months ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of October 2, 2024

50 Years Ago – October 2, 1974
Haney Wins First Prize for AP Story — Daniel Q. Haney recently won first prize for the best written news story in a contest sponsored by the New England Associated Press News Executives Association.

12 months ago

Maliseet Advocacy Center lights it up purple for Domestic Violence Awareness Month

HOULTON, Maine – Tribal buildings at the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, as well as local law enforcement, are now aglow with purple in honor of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. On Tuesday, October 1, the Maliseet Advocacy Center placed Trees adorned with purple lights were placed in front of the Houlton Police Department and Aroostook […]

12 months ago

SNHU announces summer president’s list 

MANCHESTER, New Hampshire — It is with great pleasure that Southern New Hampshire University congratulates the students on being named to the summer 2024 president’s list, for attaining a grade point average of 3.7 and above. The summer terms run from May to August. Aroostook County honorees are George Brigham of Presque Isle, Kurt Jalbert […]

12 months ago

The County Crossword for Oct. 2, 2024

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.