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Anti-abuse program keeps mission |
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 Houlton Pioneer Times/Elna Seabrooks
SAFETY PLANS — The Hope and Justice Project assists victims of domestic abuse and violence with safety planning and services. Domestic Violence Investigator Lawrence Goff of the Aroostook County Sheriffs Department works with Karan Wotton, a criminal justice advocate who is a liaison between victims and law enforcement. Jamie Cleary, right, is the southern Aroostook outreach advocate who also works directly with clients seeking legal remedies in abuse situations.
‘Hope,’ ‘Justice’ key in name change
By Elna Seabrooks
Staff Writer
HOULTON — When officials of the Battered Women’s Project changed the agency’s name, they didn’t change the mission. That remains the same — responding to the needs of victims of domestic abuse. Now, renamed as the Hope and Justice Project, the multi-service agency still provides victims of domestic violence with safety planning and resources so they can resume a life free of abuse. |
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Excitement, smiles mark first school day |
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CLASSMATES — Teacher Tara Austin inspects the photos of her first-grade class with Sydney Harvey, center, and Kollin Irish, both 6 years old.
By Elna Seabrooks
Staff Writer
HOULTON — The first day of school for children in Houlton was filled with smiles and excitement as they entered their classrooms and met with teachers last Wednesday morning.
“The first day is when the children wear their new sneakers and their new backpacks. They come in skipping down the halls, pulling on their parents hands in their haste to get to their classrooms and meet their teachers,” said Candy Crane, principal of Houlton Elementary School. |
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Authors’ visit draws crowd to Market Square |
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HI THERE — Author Wendy Ulmer and her puppet Harry, interact with Addison Gravel, 3, during the recent event when 11 authors signed books in Market Square. Behind Addison is her sister Whitney, 7, and her mother Lisa Gravel.
By Elna Seabrooks
Staff Writer
HOULTON — Eleven authors from as far away as New Mexico, Michigan and New York along with staff of three regional magazines visited Houlton recently to autograph books and meet fans in Market Square. |
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Musical event benefits animal shelter |
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READY TO ROCK AND ROLL — Mark “Guitar” Miller, a native of Houlton who grew up in Millinocket will headline the 2010 Rockin’ the Doghouse musical event Saturday, Sept. 11 at Monument Park. The event is a fundraiser for the Houlton Humane Society.
By Joseph Cyr
Staff Writer
HOULTON — What do antique automobiles, a nationally known guitar player and homeless animals all have in common? Ask Heather and John Miller.
The second annual Rockin’ the Doghouse Music Festival and Broadway Street Show and Shine comes to the Shiretown Saturday, Sept. 11, at Monument Park, bringing music, food and children’s entertainment to the area as a fundraiser for the Houlton Humane Society. |
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School deals with weather |
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HOULTON — Due to the hot, dry weather, Houlton Elementary School Principal Candy Crane is asking parents to make sure children dress as comfortably as possible. |
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