2 years ago

Washburn ceremony honors veterans

Amid 60-degree temperatures and sunshine, residents and veterans from Washburn and surrounding areas gathered on Veterans Day Friday to honor and remember those who served.

2 years ago

Playing a tune for the veterans during supper at the Elks Lodge

James “Sheldon” Wright and his friends have played at the local Elks’ Veterans Day supper for the last 15 years, and this year performed for roughly 85 veterans.

2 years ago

A Caribou High School student becomes first-time novelist

Like many young writers, 14-year-old Maggie Bell of Caribou has always loved seeing her words in print.

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.

2 years ago

Houlton Rotary Auction gearing up for 67th season

The 67th Annual Houlton Rotary Radio, TV and Internet Auction is just around the corner and will once again provide three full nights of shopping excitement.

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

Lead water test results at Limestone school coming back safe so far

After many rounds of testing and public criticism regarding the superintendent’s alleged handling of the initial results, Limestone Community School is seeing lead levels in drinking faucets drop to safe levels.

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.