Vital Pathways News Today

The Houlton Town Council passed the town’s $13,712,315 amended budget for 2024 on Tuesday night. 

In two days, students at the Summit Academy built the beds, measuring, drilling and piecing the 84 inch-by-30 inch wooden beds together in front of the Military Street school as they bring their year-long plan to life.

Joe Fagnant, who has served RSU 29 for 27 years in many roles, will begin his tenure as superintendent on July 1.

With a fresh coat of newly-fallen snow providing the icing on the cake, Houlton’s Monument Park has once again transformed into a winter wonderland this holiday season.

Vital Pathways, a non-profit organization established in 1994 whose purpose is to improve quality of life in our communities, is awarding Community Project Mini Grants with a maximum award of up to $1,000 to local groups. 

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