Contributed photo This piece of art titled “Perseverance” is one of several paintings on display at The Cup Cafe in Houlton starting Saturday, Nov. 19. Local artist C. Ann Kittredge is exhibiting a collection of her work at The Cup Cafe gallery space on 61 Military St. HOULTON — Local artist C. Ann […]
Contributed photo Maine Agri-Women recently contributed $1,000 to the Aroostook House of Comfort in Presque Isle. Presenting the donation are, from left, members Sue Fulton, Deena Albert-Parks and President Pam Townsend; Rick Duncan, chair of the AHOC Foundation board of directors; and members Denise Kingsbury and Sue McCrum. PRESQUE ISLE — During a recent […]
Houlton Regional Hospital is collecting new or slightly used coats, to be given out to local children in need of a winter coat.
The Houlton Council of Catholic Women met at 6:00 pm on November 7th for their monthly meeting. We recited our opening prayers, followed by refreshments. There were 11 members and moderator, Father Dave, present.
President Sue Hardy conducted the business meeting. Vice President Jane Stile read the minutes from the October meeting. Treasurer, Mary Grant gave the treasurer’s report. Corresponding Secretary, Alta Reardon read the monthly correspondence.
Our group met on Nov. 3 at the municipal building for good food and good fellowship. Following our pot luck meal, our meeting was opened by our president Rich Camire. Standard opening procedures of Lord’s prayer, flag salute, secretary and treasurer’s reports were observed. We then planned our Harvest meal that will fall on Nov. 17. It promises to be spectacular. After our meeting we played the “Bag Game.”
The Houlton chapter of TOPS meeting was held Friday, Nov. 4, with 12 TOPS and four KOPS members present.
The loser of the week was Diane Folsom and the runner-up was CJ. The contest that Charlotte Marley offered for the months of September and October ended last week, and the winners were Diane Folsom (TOPS) and Jeanne Merritt (KOPS). Congratulations to both of them.
Library hours are Monday 9-12 and 1-5, Tuesday 10-2 and Thursday 9-12 and 1-5.
The Island Falls Historical Society met on Sunday, Nov. 6, at the Tingley House. Regular business was attended to and plans were made for the annual Christmas cookie sale, which will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Tingley House.
To the editor:
Many years ago, I first saw the headline “Discover Houlton”. I felt compelled to write it one more time.
For many months I have had cards in the mail, food brought to my door by church family and friends, as well as a sit down visit for a few minutes, and numerous telephone calls to offer me encouragement.
To the editor:
I understand the appeal of Populism; I am experiencing the pain and loss, the desperation and fear that accompanies late middle age unemployment. I drive by the empty mills and factories in Waterville, Dexter, Pittsfield, Skowhegan, Millinocket and Bucksport. I walk down the Main Streets of dying towns in Washington, Somerset, Waldo, and Aroostook counties, where the good days are now decades behind us. I live in rural America, where the schools are closing from lack of students, where deaths outnumber births, and depression is driving many to seek narcotic oblivion.
To the editor:
The 100 Miles in 100 Days Challenge from Cary Medical Center’s Healthy You program has officially come to an end, but the 338 people people who registered for the Challenge — from Fort Kent to Eliot — have now begun to establish a habit of walking that can easily be continued.
Throughout the 100 Day Challenge, incentive prizes were awarded to keep participants engaged and motivated. The first 100 registrants all received a 100 Miles in 100 Days starter pack which included a T-shirt and pedometer to get the Challenge off on the right foot.
