Houlton

12 months ago

Maine credit unions launch challenge to fight hunger

WESTBROOK, Maine — Credit unions in Maine are deeply committed to addressing food insecurity in the state they call home. In addition to raising thousands of dollars each year to combat hunger, credit unions work hard to generate awareness about food insecurity in the communities they serve. As part of their longstanding efforts, Maine credit […]

12 months ago

Houlton cross country rises to the challenge at Sectional Invitational

OLD TOWN, Maine – The Greater Houlton boys and girls cross country teams delivered outstanding performances at the prestigious Sectional Invitational held at Old Town High School, one of the oldest continuous high school sporting events in the state, on Saturday, September 28.  With Old Town’s recent infrastructure upgrades slightly altering the classic 5K course, […]

12 months ago

Searching for your English roots

A reader recently asked for advice on locating records from England. He’d found numerous family trees online, but he was skeptical that they could be trusted. 

12 months ago

Community conversation aims to reduce SUD stigma

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc., in collaboration with UR Medicine Recovery Center of Excellence, is  excited to present the “Community Conversations on Opioid Use Disorder & Train the Trainer Workshops.” This two-part workshop aims to reduce the stigma surrounding substance use disorder in rural communities, addressing a  significant barrier to recovery by improving access to […]

12 months ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of September 25, 2024

75 Years Ago – September 6, 1949
Patten Labor Day Events Draws Crowd — Galen Libby of Chester won first prize in the horse pull and was awarded a $75 cash prize at the all-day Labor Day celebration in Patten before an estimated crowd of 3,000.