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Is the moose breaking loose? |
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Wednesday, 15 February 2012 16:50 |
Houlton Pioneer Times Photo/Joseph Cyr
 ON THE MOVE? — The moose sculpture by Glenn Hines of Hammond has been a popular attraction at Riverfront Park, but it may soon disappear.
By Joseph Cyr
Staff Writer
HOULTON — It has stood majestically in Riverfront Park, watching over the Meduxnekeag River and welcoming people to Houlton’s downtown for nearly three years.
Countless families and individuals have stopped to take their photos with it, creating Christmas cards from the images.
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Maliseets unveil six-unit family apartment complex |
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Wednesday, 15 February 2012 16:46 |
Houlton Pioneer Times Photo/Joseph Cyr
 RIBBON CUTTING — A new, six-unit family apartment complex was dedicated Thursday by the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians. Taking part in the ribbon-cutting ceremony are, from left, tribal member Dayna Boyce; resident Krista Greenleaf with her daughter Kenley Hatch; Barbara Hayslett, representative for Congressman Mike Michaud; Sharon Campbell, representative for Sen. Olympia Snow; Phil Bossie, representative for Sen. Susan Collins; USDA Undersecretary Dallas Tonsager; Brenda Commander, tribal chief; and USDA Rural Development State Director Virginia Manuel.
By Joseph Cyr
Staff Writer
HOULTON — A new $1 million, six-unit family apartment complex located on tribal land was unveiled Thursday by the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians during a ribbon-cutting ceremony that featured several distinguished guests.
Construction of the facility, which is located off the Foxcroft Road, was made possible through a federal rural housing loan, as well as funds from the Maliseet tribe. Brenda Commander, tribal leader, said the opening was a welcomed addition for the Maliseet people.
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Town OKs bus garage lease for SAD 29 |
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Wednesday, 15 February 2012 16:40 |
By Joseph Cyr
Staff Writer
HOULTON — School busses will continue to be allowed inside the town’s municipal garage for at least one more year.
Monday night, the Houlton Town Council agreed to extend a one-year lease agreement with SAD 29 to use some of its space to park school busses inside the town garage overnight. As part of the agreement, the school district will see a 10 percent increase to its lease agreement, bringing the total figure to $8,305. The district had traditionally been paying $5,200 per year to use the space.
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Fires keep HFD busy |
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Wednesday, 15 February 2012 16:37 |
Houlton Pioneer Times Photo/Joseph Cyr
 FRIDAY FIRE — Houlton firefighter Mike Beals sprays water on an stack of wood and outdoor wood boiler at a Station Road residence Friday afternoon in New Limerick.
By Joseph Cyr
Staff Writer
HOULTON — The Houlton Fire Department was busy Friday and Saturday with fires in New Limerick and Houlton.
At 12:50 p.m. Friday, firefighters were called to the Station Road residence of Sally Callanan for a report of a structure fire. HFD responded with four engines — the pumper truck, ladder truck, pumper/tanker and tanker — and upon arrival discovered the structure was an outdoor “pole barn.”
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Scenic bypass meeting set |
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Wednesday, 15 February 2012 16:35 |
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SHIN POND — The Grindstone Scenic Byway Corridor Advisory Group and Eastern Maine Development Corporation will hold a second public meeting to present the final draft of the
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