Couples Compete for North American Wife Carrying Championship

The 18th Annual North American Wife Carrying Championship took place in Newry, Maine, on Saturday. The contestants raced each other over a 278 yard obstacle course, in which husbands waded through water and clambered over hurdles while carrying their wives.

This year’s winners were Kirsten and Jake Barney from Lexington, Virginia. The first-placed pair won beer totaling Kirsten’s weight, and an entry into the World Championship, which takes place in Finland the following summer.

Casino’s Columbus Day Weekend Schedule

For the Columbus Day weekend, the Casino will be open from 9 pm to close on Friday and Saturday nights. .

The Halloween party will happen on Saturday night, beginning around 10:00 pm. DJ, Paul Ferguson, will be taking music requests. Come early in your best costume and enjoy the party. 😉

Band ‘Hungry Crows’ Plays at the Casino


The band, Hungry Crows, plays at the Casino. (Click to see larger image.)

A large crowd enjoyed the classic rock sound of the band, Hungry Crows, at the Huletts Casino on Saturday night, August 12th. For those born in the 1950s and ’60s, it was good to hear some of the tunes we grew up with again!

Casino Summer Schedule Starts: Weds June 28th

The “Huletts Casino” will be transitioning from the off-season, Friday and Saturday night schedule, to being open a full weekly schedule of Tuesday thru Sunday nights starting on Wednesday, June 28th. Hope to see you there!!

Soda Fountain Opens This Weekend

The soda fountain will be opening this coming Saturday, June 24th for the summer. Open nightly until Labor Day, the ice cream, candy, and good company will have your child dreaming about summer all year long! This year a number of lower calorie items have been added to the menu for those “young at heart.”

Happy Father’s Day

Daddy Sang Bass – Huletts Casino 8/20/2014 feature. Al Kapusinski on vocals, Rachel Galloway as June Carter. Written by Carl Perkins. Filmed by Ed Briody.

Happy Fathers Day Everybody!

Know Your Geography?


Picture in the Ticonderoga Dunkin Donuts.

In the Ticonderoga Dunkin Donuts there is a beautiful aerial view hanging on the wall. This should be recognizable to any reader of the Huletts Current. So the next time you’re getting donuts in Ti – step up for a closer view.