Houlton

1 year ago

Distance stars lead the way for an outstanding second meet

Varsity track & field was back to the races on Saturday, April 27 at Cameron Stadium in Bangor.  Nine schools competed in this second week of competition including Fort Fairfield, Fort Kent, Old Town, Piscataquis, Presque Isle, Southern Aroostook, Washburn, host Bangor and our Houlton/Hodgdon/GHCA Shires.

1 year ago

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. reports first quarter 2024 results

Katahdin Bankshares Corp. (OTCQX: KTHN), the parent company of Katahdin Trust Company, a full-service community bank in Maine founded in 1918, has announced 2024 first-quarter earnings of $2.04 million, or $0.64 per common share.

1 year ago

Five insurance agents earn Customer Service Designations

F.A. Peabody Insurance, a leading provider of comprehensive insurance solutions, proudly announces that five of its dedicated customer service agents have achieved the esteemed Accredited Customer Service Representative designation.

1 year ago

The County Crossword for April 24, 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.  

1 year ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of April 24, 2024

50 Years Ago – April 24, 1974
Maine’s Minimum Wage Goes To $2 On May 1 — Because of the increase in the Federal minimum wage effective May 1, Maine minimum wage will increase from $1.90 to $2.00 on that date. Also, the rate for students who are less than 19 years old will be increased on May 1 from $1.43 per hour to $1.50 per hour under the Maine law.