4 years ago
RSU 29 to erect modular classroom buildings
Two new additions will soon be making their way to the Houlton Elementary and Houlton Southside schools.
Stories by Joseph Cyr
4 years ago
Downed trees cause power outage
Downed trees on the Canadian side of the border resulted in a large power outage for Houlton residents Tuesday afternoon.
4 years ago
Donations needed more than ever for Salvation Army
HOULTON, Maine — Salvation Army officials are hoping the giving spirit of Christmas will abound this year, but are also realistic in knowing donations may be down.
4 years ago
Working from home is not for everyone
Daily routines may be viewed as mundane for some people, but for others they are an essential part of their very lives. I fear that I fall into the latter category.
4 years ago
Island Falls holds holiday light contest
The Island Falls Recreation Department, in conjunction with Versant Power, is hoping to see homes brightly illuminated this holiday season.
4 years ago
Holiday enthusiasts turn out for Houlton’s cruise of lights
It may have been a smaller event than year’s past, but that did not stop Houlton area residents from enjoying the official kick-off to the holiday season with a cruise of colorful lights.
4 years ago
COVID-19 exposures lead 4 southern Aroostook school districts to go remote
Two area school districts were scrambling to let parents know their students would be transitioning to remote learning for varying amounts of days starting Monday.
4 years ago
Catholic church provides 220 free meals on Thanksgiving
A hot, traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings is synonymous with Thanksgiving, but not everyone is able to cook a large meal.
4 years ago
Catholic church to provide Thanksgiving Day meals
St. Mary’s Catholic Church will host a traditional turkey dinner for the public again this year on Thanksgiving Day, albeit in a slightly different format.
4 years ago
Still plenty to be thankful for
Thanksgiving marks the official start to the holiday season and it could not come at a better time. It has been a year to remember, or maybe to forget, for most of us as the COVID-19 pandemic has dominated headlines nationwide.
