Archive for August, 2012
Wade Hanson Backs out of Houlton Town Manager Position
A sudden decision made Monday night has the town of Houlton headed back to the drawing board. They now must decide what the next steps are in finding a town manager. News Source 8′s Katie Zarrilli reports.
Bess the Book Bus Visits Houlton
Nearly a thousand people came out in Houlton this past Saturday for a book fair at the Civic Center. Now this wasn’t exactly your average book fair — the books were all on a bus that’s travelled all over the US. News Source 8′s Katie Zarrilli has the story.
UMPI Professor to Study in Poland
Many of us don’t know what silicoflaggellates are and we probably couldn’t begin to guess. But one professor at UMPI has made a career studying them – and is headed overseas to continue his research. News Source 8′s Katie Zarrilli caught up with Kevin McCartney the day before his adventure began.
New NWS Radar Technology Will Help Keep People Safe
Some new technology at the National Weather Service will help make forecasts even more accurate…which will help keep you safe. NewsSource 8 reporter Kelly O’Mara has the story. And more information on the new radar…including training…you can visit http://www.wdtb.noaa.gov/course/dualpol/outreach/index.html.
New Nutrition Guidelines
The lunch trays of school students all across the country will be looking a little different and a lot healthier this school year thanks to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Dick Palm spoke to a local food service director about the changes.
