2+ day, 19+ hour ago (749+ words) Houlton is one of the first national screening locations of a new John Prine concert documentary that opens in New York City this weekend." "You Got Gold " A Celebration of John Prine," co-produced by Prine's wife, Fiona Whelan Prine, and creative partner RadicalMedia, will play at the historic Temple Theatre in Houlton's Market Square on Monday and Tuesday, Dec. 8 and 9. Houlton is the only place in Maine currently slated to screen the film following its New York debut." The tribute concert was filmed on Oct. 10, 2022, on what would have been Prine's 76th birthday, with friends, family, fans and artists from multiple genres and generations involved, Whelan Prine said." "We laughed, cried, shared stories and sang the songs that spanned John's 50-year career," she said." Whelan Prine is managing partner of independent record label Oh Boy Records." The film's distributor schedules the…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago (213+ words) Saturday, Nov. 8" the Aroostook Huskies came out victorious in our attempt to repeat as Maine Independent Football League champs. The Huskies beat the Central Maine Eagles from China in a very competitive game with a final score of 36-32." The Huskies were led by Caribou High School senior captain quarterback/back Dakota Trombley who threw two 50-yard touchdowns as well as contributing over 50 yards rushing and getting an interception on defense." Leading the team in receiving was senior Mikael McDougal who caught both long touchdowns as well as three other passes." Presque Isle High School junior Karter Poisson did the hard-nosed running up the middle all game picking up crucial first downs and the first touchdown for the Huskies, on defense he made many hard hits helping set the tone." Lastly, Presque Isle High School junior Damien Kennedy led the team…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago (223+ words) EASTON, Maine " The Easton School Department is proud to announce that Bryan Shaw, Easton School Department's physical education and health teacher, has been named the Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Elementary Physical Education Teacher of the Year." Shaw and his wife Stacy attended the annual Maine AHPERD awards ceremony held at the Samoset Resort, where he was formally recognized for his outstanding contributions to the health and physical education field." Since joining Easton Schools in 2013 Shaw has served students in both the elementary and high school buildings, inspiring them daily through movement, teamwork and lifelong wellness. His creative and engaging approach to physical education and health has fostered a love of activity and well-being among students of all ages." "Mr. Shaw wants to see all kids succeed and reach their full potential regardless of their athletic…...