2 years ago
Houlton gathering honors those who served for Veterans Day
Uncharacteristically warm weather served as the setting for the community of Houlton’s annual Veterans Day service.
Stories by Joseph Cyr
2 years ago
Plow club donates to Bridge to Hope
The Northern Maine Antique Tractor Club recently held a “plow day” to raise money for the Bridge to Hope cancer group.
2 years ago
JMG Veterans Breakfast returns in person after two-year hiatus
Thursday morning was a time for good food, good friends and a few war stories as about 150 veterans and their guests filled Hodgdon’s gymnasium for the 21st annual JMG Veterans Breakfast.
2 years ago
Houlton’s downtown revitalization gets boost from federal program
Faced with an ever-changing dynamic, Houlton is exploring ways it can improve not only its historic downtown, but also the overall business climate of the community.
2 years ago
RSU 29 board reviews MEA test scores
Concerns over the district’s most recent round of state testing has prompted the RSU 29 school board to request further analysis of the numbers.
2 years ago
Houlton residents elect new councilors, school board representatives
HOULTON, Maine — A strong turnout of voters showed up at the polls Tuesday to cast their ballots for local and state candidates at the Gentle Memorial Building. Houlton Town Clerk Khylee Wampler said participation in voting was steady throughout the day, as evidenced by the total number of ballots cast. Roughly 2,051 ballots were […]
2 years ago
As temperatures soar, Houlton’s ice rink opens for new season
With temperatures rising to as high as 70 over the weekend in Aroostook County, donning a pair of ice skates was probably the last thing many thought of doing.
2 years ago
Shires fall short in quest for Class C North regional soccer crown
Hopes of hoisting a regional soccer championship were dashed for the Houlton/Greater Houlton Christian Academy girls Wednesday evening.
2 years ago
Local soccer players tabbed all-stars by Maine Soccer Coaches Association
The Maine Soccer Coaches Association has unveiled its Regional All-Star Teams for boys and girls soccer and many local athletes are among those being honored.
2 years ago
Shire girls cross country finishes as state runners-up
It was another amazing showing by the Houlton/Greater Houlton Christian Academy girls cross country team over the weekend as the Shires finished as Class C State runners-up.
