Stories by Staff Pioneer Times

8 years ago

Elaine Goodall

GOODALL, Elaine I., 78, Houlton, Nov. 13, 2016. Services will be held at the family’s conveniece. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton. 

8 years ago

Daniel Sanders

SANDERS, Daniel W., 50, Hodgdon, Nov. 20, 2016. Services will be held at the Bethel Pentecoastal Church at 1 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 25. Arrangements by Dunn Fu- neral Home, Houlton. 

8 years ago

Margaret Wright

WRIGHT, Margaret S., 100, Bennington, VT, Nov. 10, 2016. Services will be held in Maine for family and friends at a later date. 

8 years ago

Bishop appoints vicar for priests in Maine

Fr. Carpentier

PORTLAND, Maine — Bishop Robert P. Deeley has appointed Fr. Normand E. Carpentier as the new vicar for priests for the Diocese of Portland, effective immediately. Carpentier succeeds Fr. Paul A. Plante, who died June 30, 2016.

On behalf of the bishop, the vicar communicates with priests around the diocese to express concern for their emotional, physical and spiritual well-being. He meets regularly with the bishop to share the joys and concerns of the priests.

8 years ago

First measurable snow hits County Tuesday

By Anthony Brino Star-Herald Staff Writer The first snowfall of any significance in Aroostook County arrived overnight Tuesday morning as the second-latest measurable snowfall on record in Caribou, according to the National Weather Service. Much of Down East and northern Maine woke up the Tuesday before Thanksgiving to a dusting of snow and continuing flurries, […]

8 years ago

Houlton Police log Nov. 13-19, 2016

Editor’s note: An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at criminal proceedings.

HOULTON, Maine — The Houlton Police Department responded to the following incidents from Nov. 13-19.

Sunday, Nov. 13

1:00 a.m. — Off. Janakis responded to Chandler Street to assist a citizen.

1:50 p.m. — Off. Bickford responded to Court Street – remove a reported hazard.

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Houlton Criminal Docket

HOULTON, Maine — The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Houlton Courthouse during the month of October.

David Crandall, 33, Smyrna, probation violation, two years in prison and probation revoked; and operating meth laboratory, six years in prison, all suspended, and three years’ probation.

Joshua Beal, 31, Cherryfield: assault, $300 fine, 18 months in prison, $1,524.39 restitution and failure to appear after bailed, 30 days in jail.

Cameron Jacob McEwen, 23, Caribou: theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, priors, six months in jail and criminal trespassing, 30 days in jail.

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Troop F Report

Editor’s Note: An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at criminal proceedings.

HOULTON — The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to numerous calls for service during the week of Nov. 14-20:

 

Monday, November 14

– Tr. Kilcollins responded to the town of Hammond for a report of three camps being broken into. Tr. Kilcollins was not able to locate the padlocks from the camps and it appears as though the suspect cut the locks and took them. The only thing that was taken from the three camps was a flat screen television. The investigation is ongoing.

8 years ago

SAMHA Report

HOULTON, Maine — The Junior Black Hawk Westerdahl’s novice team played its first home game Saturday against Woodstock. Both teams had a successful day on the ice. According to coaches, the players worked hard on perfecting their skills and playing as a team. Great sportsmanship and fun was had by all.

Yorks of Houlton Atoms played the Woodstock Junior Thunder 1 Saturday morning on their home ice. Despite a hat trick by Konner Lynds, the Atoms took a 11-3 loss. The team played very hard and gave all they had on the ice.

The Aroostook Auto Tech Peewees played their home opener on Saturday taking on the Junior Cats from Grand Falls. The strong arm defense by Jed Gilpatrick and Riley Fitzpatrick led the first period. While the Junior Cats were only able to get one puck by goalie Ciaran Johnson.

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Shires lauded with fall sports accolades

HOULTON, Maine — The fall sports season was another wonderful success for athletes at Houlton Middle-High School as several players were lauded for their individual efforts.

Named to All Aroostook teams were: cross country, Isaiah Brown and Rylee Warman; golf, Nick Brewer, Wyatt Harvey, Drew Marino and Duncan McCormick; boys soccer, Zachary Fitzpatrick, Dylan Johnston and Jacob Worthley; and girls Kolleen Bouchard, Aspen Flewelling and Amelia Hanning.