3 years ago
Island Falls librarian retires after 22 years
There is likely no book contained in the Island Falls Public Library that is not familiar to long-time librarian Becky Drew.
Stories by Joseph Cyr
3 years ago
Riverfront Park expansion moving forward thanks to grants
The proposed expansion of a scenic walking trail along the Meduxnekeag River has taken another step toward reality, thanks to yet another donation.
3 years ago
Small, but scrappy Blackhawks hockey squad hopes for ice success
A new head coach, with a proven track record of success on the ice, is cautiously optimistic for this year’s Houlton-Hodgdon-Southern Aroostook-Katahdin hockey team.
3 years ago
Houlton town officials remind public of winter parking restrictions
With snow finally arriving in southern Aroostook County, Houlton Police Chief Tim DeLuca and Public Works Director Chris Stewart are reminding the public of the town’s parking restrictions.
3 years ago
Broncos skate past Blackhawks 9-1
The long road trip to start the regular season continued Dec. 17 for the Houlton-Hodgdon-Southern Aroostook-Katahdin hockey team as the Blackhawks journeyed to Sawyer Ice Arena to take on Hampden Academy.
3 years ago
Houlton boys, girls blast past John Bapst
The Houlton boys and girls basketball squads faced off against John Bapst in a doubleheader at Alumni Gymnasium Dec. 21, with both Shire squads picking up victories.
3 years ago
Houlton council gets first look at 2022 fiscal budget|
If the initial projections hold true, the town of Houlton should once again be able to hold its current tax rate, which means residents will not see a jump in their tax bills next year.
3 years ago
Houlton’s Soldiers’ Hill adorned with wreaths as part of Wreaths Across America event
A small group of about 20 people turned out Saturday afternoon to pay respects to the soldiers interred at Houlton’s Evergreen Cemetery by placing wreaths on their graves.
3 years ago
Houlton Fire Department’s quick action prevents downtown disaster
The quick response of the Houlton Fire Department was credited with saving one of the downtown’s older buildings Thursday evening.
3 years ago
Houlton employees receive early Christmas gift
Christmas came early to all full-time employees for the town of Houlton. A total of 47 town employees received an extra $1,000 bonus in their paychecks this past week as “premium pay” for those who worked throughout the pandemic.
