January Houlton Open Tournament Report
01.24.15 Four Houlton tournament stalwarts turned out for the January Houlton Open at the Art Studio in Houlton. Ray Haines won his first two games and that was enough despite a last round loss to Roger Hardison. Trailing the leader was Roger Morin and Lance Beloungie with 1.5 points and Roger Hardison with 1.0 point.

Tournament winner Ray Haines (left) plays Roger Morin in Round 2 of the January Houlton Open played on Saturday, January 24th, 2015 at the Art Studio in Houlton.
Thanks to Roger Morin for contributing to this report
Ray Haines (left) plays 2014 Maine Chess Player of the Year Lance Beloungie