Houlton Pioneer Times Photo/Joseph Cyr
Steven Whitney puts his all into this toss during the pulp throw for distance event at the 37th annual High School Loggers’ Meet at the

By Gloria Austin
Staff Writer
    A number of people filled the Houlton council chambers on Monday in support of the Millar Civic Center and hockey in Houlton.
    Houlton resident Mike Jenkins addressed concerns regarding the civic center during public comments. He presented a brief history of the facility and spoke in support of the arena.

By Joseph Cyr
Staff Writer
    HOULTON — In an effort to increase school safety, Houlton Elementary and Southside schools have now become more secure, thanks to a federal grant.

By Joseph Cyr
Staff Writer
    Being elected to serve on a town council, board of selectmen or school board can be a thankless job filled with many long hours. Elected officials are often under constant scrutiny by townspeople who may not agree with a vote that is taken.
    But did you know those elected positions also come with a stipend?

Houlton Pioneer Times Photo/Joseph Cyr
CLOSE CALL — Houlton Assistant Fire Chief Kevin Tingley uses a dry chemical extinguisher to help douse flames at the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians former health center May 8. The fire was ignited when an electrical meter pulled away from the building, causing it to arc.
By Joseph Cyr
Staff Writer
    HOULTON — A structure fire on the afternoon of May 8 resulted in just minor damage thanks to the quick action by members of the Houlton Band of Maliseets.

By Shelby Hartin
Student Intern
    RSU 50, comprised of Southern Aroostook Community High School and Katahdin High School held their regular board meeting on Monday in the Southern Aroostook Community School library.
    The meeting began at 6:30 p.m. and held a fair number of community members in the audience. The main issue addressed was the RSU 50 budget, which sparked discussion lasting more than an hour’s time and was met with both positive and negative feedback from both the board and the audience.

Photograph by Kim Sixberry
Dana Morrison of Weston goes under the string during the mud crawl challenge on Saturday at the East Grand Adventure Race in Danforth. Morrison and

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