Headlines from 100 years of local news.
100 Years Ago – Aug. 2, 1916
A day at the park — A most delightful program was tendered by the Houlton Band at Monument Park on Thursday evening which was listened to by a large number of spectators. The concert was finished in ample time so that those who desired could attend the play in Heywood Theatre.
A trip with purpose — Hon. Ira G. Hersey returned home Thursday evening after a trip through the up-country towns in the interests of his candidacy for Congress.
75 Years Ago – July 31, 1941
New job — Charles Cotton of Houlton, who was graduated from the secretarial finishing course at Becker College of Business Administration in Worchester, Mass., in June, is now associated with the Bangor & Aroostook Railroad Company in Houlton. He is also a graduate of Ricker College.
Work in Washington— Miss Hazel M. Hannigan of Bangor, formerly of Houlton, the daughter of Mrs. Elsie Hannigan and the late John E. Hannigan, as accepted a position with the federal government in Washington, D.C.
50 Years Ago – Aug. 3 , 1966
Sold — One of Houlton’s old established businesses changed hands this week with the purchase by Houlton Ready Mix, Inc., of the Laurence E. Burleigh sand and gravel business at Burleigh Heights. Donald J. Guy, owner of Houlton Ready Mix, said the purchase includes land, equipment, tools and machinery.
President named — The Ricker College Alumni Council has named Forrest W. Barnes of Houlton as president for the year 1966-67. He succeeds Thomas O. Bither, also of Houlton, whose term of office has expired. Other officers elected for one-year terms on the council were: Eloise Hillman, vice president; Mrs. Arnold Peabody, recording secretary; and Charles W. Heath, treasurer.
25 Years Ago – July 31, 1991
Excursion — Cub Scout Pack 202 and leaders participated in several events, one being a ride on the Bangor & Aroostook 100th birthday special excursion train out of Oakfield. Along for the ride were Scout members and parents, Calvin White, Devon Wilkins, Shawn Solois, Eric Pipes, Andrew Anderson, Benjamin White, Billy Pipes, and Arthur Solois.
Retirement — Clair Sabattis, Maliseet tribal chairman, presented a plaque in appreciation of the service of Pious Perley, retiring after 10 years as substance abuse counselor with the tribe. Prior to working with the Maliseet tribal council, he was substance abuse counselor for seven years with the Wabanaki Corp. Perley operated Perley’s Taxi for 16 years in Presque Isle.
