4 years ago
County Open draws maximum field of golfers
A slate of 58 golfers participated in Saturday’s event at the Houlton course, while on Sunday at VaJoWa, a whopping 36 teams vied for the top honors.
Stories by Joseph Cyr
4 years ago
Houlton cancels Blackfly Brewfest amid pandemic concerns
Beer lovers may experience a particularly dry weekend after organizers of the annual Blackfly Brewfest announced they were canceling this year’s event.
4 years ago
Henderson softball tourney returns this weekend
It may be a bit later than usual, but the eighth annual Aaron Henderson Memorial softball tournament will return this summer.
4 years ago
Houlton Water Company to lower electricity rates
Electricity customers of Houlton Water Company received a bit of good news in July as the energy business announced a new lower rate was in the works.
4 years ago
RSU 29 unveils reopening plans
Schools will reopen for in-person classes starting Thursday, Sept. 3, for all students in grades pre-K-12. However, any parent or student who is uncomfortable with the in-person education option because of COVID-19 may select remote learning.
4 years ago
Expanded SAD 70 soccer field meets MPA guidelines for regulation play
SAD 70 Athletic Director Wayne Quint said Aug. 5 that work on the Graydon Drake Soccer Field was “progressing nicely” after a large amount of dirt was hauled in to lengthen the field.
4 years ago
Houlton town council and school board seats up for grabs
One of the highest number of seats for town council and school board in recent memory are open this fall with four seats available on the Houlton Town Council, and five seats up for grabs on the RSU 29 school board.
4 years ago
Island Falls Summerfest continues with subdued gatherings
It has been a far from traditional year for all communities in the state, with most summer celebrations either modified or canceled due to COVID-19, but that did not stop Island Falls from putting on a number of events for the public on Saturday.
4 years ago
Teanne Ewings captures SFC Aaron Henderson Memorial 5K crown
Family and friends of a fallen soldier gathered outside the John A. Millar Civic Center Saturday to celebrate the life of Aaron Henderson at the sixth annual SFC Aaron Henderson Memorial 5K road race.
4 years ago
RSU 29 pushes back start of school and shortens day
Students in RSU 29 will get an extra three days of summer vacation to allow teachers a bit more time to prepare for the new school year.
