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Protect, preserve and educate: Art Howell does it all
The A.E. Howell Wildlife refuge center holds open houseBy Jennifer Ruth
Staff Writer
AMITY — Preserving and protecting injured wildlife has been a life-long quest for Art Howell.
 Pioneer Times photo/Jennifer Ruth
WHAT WAS THAT? — These young visitors react to the sound of Dolly, the Western Cougar. To us, they’re little boys, to her, that’s a meal. Dolly is a lifetime resident of the refuge and is completely fenced in from the public. Safety is a top standard, not to mention, state regulation, at the center.
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Maliseets look to separate from town
By Jennifer Ruth
Staff Writer
HOULTON — The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians have announced their plans to branch off and become an independent governmental entity separate from state and municipal governance.
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New border patrol station to be built
By Scott Mitchell Johnson
Staff Writer
FORT FAIRFIELD – Though details are still being worked out, officials with the U.S. Border Patrol’s Houlton sector say plans are under way to construct new border patrol stations in Fort Fairfield, Houlton and Rangeley.
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Bridgewater to celebrate 150 years
By Tomi Henderson
Special to The Star-Herald
BRIDGEWATER – It’s been 150 years since the town of Bridgewater was incorporated, and the town is planning a great number of events to celebrate this fact. From Thursday through Saturday, July 24-26, there will be many exciting things happening for both the townsfolk and others in the area to enjoy.
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Council’s public comment starts on an emotional note
By Jennifer Ruth
Staff Writer
HOULTON — “I just don’t know what to do.”
Robert Wing fought back tears and anger as he publicly pleaded with Houlton town councilors Monday night to help get his septic system up and running again. The Houlton man stood before council, leaning heavily on a cane, and recounted the story of living without a septic system for the last four years.
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‘Batman’ is coming
By Ben Austin
Staff Writer
HOULTON — Anyone who steps foot outside in Houlton on Friday night is guaranteed to notice an enormous, bright beam of light in the sky shining toward the stars from the town square.
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Look mommy, this is the kitty that I want!
Houlton’s animal shelter’s cat population reaches 180
 Pioneer Times photo/Jennifer RuthWHO COULD SAY NO? —Little Makaila Morrill and her mother Shelley Morrill attended the Houlton Humane Society’s adopt-a-thon and fund-raiser on Saturday, July 12 in front of the Wal-Mart in Houlton. Makaila and her mom put the kitty on top on reserve while the two went home to consult with dad. The Monticello family recently lost their pet cat after an attack from a local pit bull.
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