Rediscovering Houlton
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Rediscovering Houlton by Christian Putnam “Back in 1981 I was anxious to move away and start my life. I kicked the potato dirt off my boots and was SURE I would not be coming back after graduating from high school. Little did I know the roads my life would take me down. After travelling through […]
Oakland CA to Houlton ME
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Oakland CA to Houlton ME by Kevin Sexton “As a father with a work-from-home career in IT, moving was always a possibility but I never found that ideal place. When I was first presented with the idea of living in a rural community by my long-time friend and business partner, I had many concerns. I […]
From City Lights to Small Town Charm
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From City Lights to Small Town Charm by Kathryn Harnish “Newly married and eager to begin our “happily ever after” on a small hobby farm, my husband, Rob, and I began our hunt for the perfect place to call home from a computer in the Chicago suburbs. We started exploring rural real estate networks online […]
The Grass Is Greener Here
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The Grass Is Greener Here by Kristen Wells The Grass Is Greener Here by Kristen Wells “It was the potential for me and my husband to start a business that convinced us to move here. We visited the area often to visit family for holidays and special occasions and loved how relaxing the lifestyle was […]
Rotary Club
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Rotary Club by Margaret York “I feel so lucky to be part of the local Rotary club. I didn’t know much about it when I joined in 2014, but it has been one of the most enriching experiences I have had living here in Houlton. Whether we are all wearing our “Rotarian at Work” t-shirts […]
The Riverfront Trail
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The Riverfront Trail by Paula Woodworth “Anyone who knows me knows that I love the Riverfront Trail. I have been walking it in all seasons since it opened. I am the unofficial “trail warden” and keep my eye out for any downed trees or vandalism and fill the map box. In the past year I […]