2 years ago
Rabbit hunting is prime thanks to the mild winter
Sparse intermittent snow and warmer than normal temperatures have led to low snow depths and excellent accessibility for most rabbit hunting.
Houlton
2 years ago
Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast, NMCC announce recruiting is underway for Mechanized Logging Operations and Forest Trucking Program
The Professional Logging Contractors of the Northeast and Northern Maine Community College announced recruiting is underway for the Mechanized Logging Operations and Forest Trucking Program, an expanded version of their highly successful logging operations certificate program that now includes Commercial Driver’s License training.
2 years ago
New day care center in Houlton helps relieve pressure on parents
After working for a Houlton day care center that closed last month, sisters-in-law Barbie and Monica Jones decided to open their own.
2 years ago
Irish ties
I was recently asked about researching Irish ancestors in the “old country.” With St. Patrick’s Day approaching in March, perhaps it’s a good time to offer advice about this.
2 years ago
Aroostook EMA provides defibrillators to police
With the help of a grant from Maine Emergency Management and the Department of Homeland Security, the Aroostook County Emergency Management Agency recently purchased 46 automatic external defibrillators for approximately $47,000.
2 years ago
Mill Pond lists honor roll for first trimester of 2023-24
Matthew Oliver, principal of SAD 70’s Mill Pond School in Hodgdon, recently announced the honor roll for the first trimester of the 2023-24 school year.
2 years ago
The winter life of trees
Bears, as most schoolchildren know, hibernate during the winter. Some animals slow down, while others strategize eating and sleeping patterns. Many birds fly south; perennials hunker down, annuals wither and die.
2 years ago
Spelling bee winner
The County Spelling Bee was held Feb. 8 at the University of Maine at Fort Kent with 13 spellers representing seven schools. Lydia Han of Greater Houlton Christian Academy was the winner after round 10
2 years ago
Houlton area From our Files – Week of February 28, 2024
50 Years Ago March 27, 1974
HRH Trustees Re-Elect Archibald– Justice James P. Archibald was re-elected president of the board of Trustees of the Houlton Regional Hospital at the annual meeting Thursday at the Military Street Division.
2 years ago
Shields sisters play pivotal roles in Southern Aroostook’s basketball success
The 20-1 Warriors will seek their third consecutive state championship and fifth in six years when they face 21-0 South champion Valley High of Bingham in Saturday’s 1:05 p.m. state final at the Augusta Civic Center.
