By Jen Lynds Staff Writer Contributed photo/Maine State Police Defective tires and driving too fast for road conditions contributed to the accident that injured Christopher Carson, 44, of Woodland. Carson and his passenger received minor injuries as a result of the crash, and were taken to Houlton Regional Hospital where they were treated and released. […]
Contributed photo Stu Craig of Mars Hill, esophageal cancer survivor, blows bubbles with grandson Conall last year. MARS HILL — Despite a rare cancer diagnosis just over a year ago, Stu Craig of Mars Hill is now in remission and credits local support for making a big difference in his battle with the deadly […]
HODGDON, Maine — Hodgdon High School is conducting a bottle drive through Saturday, Jan. 7, for students raising money to travel to Washington D.C. for the presidential inauguration.
Bottles may be dropped off at Florence Avenue Redemption stating they are for the D.C. trip, or individuals can call Hodgdon High School at 532-2413 to have them picked up by students.
The following babies are among those born recently at Houlton Regional Hospital.
ANDERSON, David W., 62, Houlton, Dec. 27, 2016. Services were held at 1 p.m. at the Bowers Funeral home on Tue., Jan. 3. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton.
CARTER, Marjorie “Marni” P., 83, Auburn, Dec. 27, 2016. Arrangements by Finley Funeral Home, Turner.
LYONS, Roderick N., 93, Portland, Dec. 29, 2016. Graveside services will be held in the spring. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton.
NASON, Mahlon T., 69, died December 28, 2016 at his home. A complete obituary will be in next week’s edition. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton.
PUTNAM, Albert P., 70, Nickerson Lake, Dec. 31, 2016. Services will be held on Sat., Jan. 7 at the Houlton Lodge of Elks at 3 p.m. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.
Editor’s Note: The following article is a synopsis written by staff members and volunteers of the Cary Memorial Library in Houlton highlighting one of the suggested reading books, as determined by the staff.
This book, “SIX DOTS” by Jen Bryant is the inspiring story of the young French inventor of the Braille System of reading after he hurt his eye in his Dad’s harness shop with an awl.
