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03.03.2010

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Mars Hill man sought by HPD
    HOULTON — A 20-year-old Mars Hill man is facing arrest on charges of burglary, theft and criminal mischief related to the Ken’s Store break-in November 21, according to Detective Carolyn Crandall of the Houlton Police Department (HPD).
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Scouts’ signs preserve history
By Elna Seabrooks
Staff Writer
ISLAND FALLS – Island Falls now has signage on two historic buildings in the downtown area thanks to Richard Kimball, fellow Boy Scouts and volunteer mentors. Kimball wrote up the project and submitted it for review to plan and execute a task that would help him achieve the rank of Eagle Scout before he was 18.

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PRESERVING HISTORY— To earn his Eagle Scout status, Richard Kimball created signs for historic buildings in Island Falls. From left are Kimball, his mother Melanie Lainey, Jim Odgers of the Island Falls Historical Society with fellow Scouts Andrew Smith and Gabe Schenk.

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RSU proposal hits snag
SAD 29 declines signing Letter of Intent on merger
By Joseph Cyr
Staff Writer
    HOULTON — Plans for the proposed consolidation of central offices between SAD 29 and SAD 70 suffered a setback Monday evening when the Houlton school board threw a “curveball” at its superintendent.

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Junior Olympic event skis in Sunday
By Joseph Cyr
Staff writer
    PRESQUE ISLE — After months of planning and preparation, the 2010 USSA Cross Country Junior Olympics are about to begin.

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Manuel cites stimulus benefits
By Elna Seabrooks
Staff Writer
    HOULTON — Virginia Manuel USDA’s rural development state director for Maine, said one year after the implementation of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the impact of stimulus money has helped put people to work and helped them afford home ownership. According to Manuel’s office USDA Rural Development has invested $233 million of stimulus money in Maine communities.

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VISITING FAMILY FARMS — Virginia Manuel, USDA’s director for rural development in Maine says the agency has invested $233 million of stimulus money in the state.

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Atoms capture state youth hockey title
    With one minute left in overtime, Drew Marino of the Houlton Atoms was chased by a Casco Bay Thrasher defender up the ice. The Thrasher defender was riding Marino and pushing him back away from the net. Somehow, Marino gathered himself and sailed the puck over the Casco Bay goalie’s shoulder, as the crowd went wild, and the Southern Aroostook Minor Hockey Association Atoms captured the state title.

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STATE CHAMPS – The Southern Aroostook Minor Hockey Association Atoms, sponsored by Grand Rental, captured the state championship. Playing for the team are, from left, front, John Thatcher and A.J. Henderson; middle, Anessa Wilde, Garrett Perkins, Daniel Moreno, Olivia Carr, Joshua Malone, Drew...
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