Stories by Lanette Virtanen

5 years ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of December 23, 2019

115 Years Ago – Dec. 23, 1904
     Best Christmas present — Ernest Leighton, who for the past three years has been employed at Perks Bros.’ drug store, received as his best Christmas present a certificate from the State Board of Pharmacy making him a registered pharmacist for the State of Maine.

5 years ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of December 9, 2019

115 Years Ago – Dec. 9, 1904
     Boston Dr. relocates here — Dr. Elmond A. Burnham, of Boston, well known to many of our citizens by reason of his frequent visits here, is so well pleased with our community and its citizens that he has decided to locate here permanently.

5 years ago

Houlton area From our Files – Week of December 2, 2019

115 Years Ago – June 17, 1904
     A public park — At the special town meeting held in town hall, this Friday forenoon, the public park enthusiasts gained a big victory. There were those there who opposed the idea but they were pitifully in the minority.