Flashback August 22, 2024

Welcome to SADC Flashback with Leigh Cummings, a history segment airing every Thursday at 1:20 PM, brought to you by the Southern Aroostook Development Corporation (SADC) and WHOU. This series explores the rich history of Houlton and the surrounding area.

This episode examines the early settlement of the New Salem Academy Grant, which is the original name of the settlement that we now call Houlton.  Listen as Leigh tells us how Joseph Houlton and John Putnam traveled from Massachusetts to the Maine wilderness in search of “the good land” and the settlement of the village of Houlton.

Tune in each week for more fascinating stories about Houlton’s past, as we continue to uncover the historical roots that shaped the community.