The F.A. Peabody Company, a leading insurance agency in Maine, is proud to announce that two of its human resources professionals have recently attained new credentials that demonstrate their commitment and expertise in the field. FAPCO also provides HR services for its subsidiaries, Pioneer Broadband and FAPCO Administrative Services.
Taxes on a property valued at $200,000 will go from about $4,120 to $4,400 because the increased local contribution to the school district will increase the mill rate from 20.6 to 22.
The board-approved $7.25 million budget reflects an increase of $53,130 over last year with an additional local ask of $159,125.
Annette Beaton, incoming Rotary president for 2024-25, announced that the club is now accepting project funding requests for the upcoming year.
Houlton Middle High School proudly announces Sophia Lorom as the valedictorian for the graduating Class of 2024. Sophia, daughter of Darcy and Barry Lorom, has achieved outstanding academic excellence throughout her high school career and has been actively involved in numerous extracurricular activities and community service endeavors.
To the editor:
The United Methodist Church just eliminated the 52-year-old stance that homosexuality is incompatible with Christian teaching.
You’ve undoubtedly used newspapers in your genealogical research for articles on major life events such as marriages or obituaries. But there’s more to be found in newspapers than these. The smallest of items can reveal what was happening in your ancestor’s life. I’m referring to legal notices.
To the editor:
The eclipse was an event of a lifetime, and Houlton was there.
Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle celebrated 178 graduates during its 59th commencement ceremony on Saturday.
Kendra Batchelder, co-founder and CEO of Waved Medical LLC in Presque Isle, is one of two County entrepreneurs set to compete for $25,000 in the state Top Gun Showcase Pitch Event on May 16 in Portland.
