PRESQUE ISLE — Several local, state and federal law enforcement and emergency response agencies, along with international partners from Canada, participated Friday, Nov. 4, in an emergency preparedness “tabletop exercise.” The U.S. Border Patrol, Houlton Sector, organized and facilitated the exercise at the University of Maine at Presque Isle.
By Joshua Archer Special to the Pioneer Times Staff photo/Joshua Archer John DeVeau, president of the United Veterans of Maine, plans to set up the former Phil’s Florist greenhouses on outer Washburn Street in Caribou as a place to employ homeless veterans looking to make a fresh start. Along with seed planting will come distribution, […]
PRESQUE ISLE — The United Way will hold its first annual Sell, Share and Support consignment sale at the Aroostook Centre Mall on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again on Sunday, Nov. 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Special VIP shoppers can enter the venue at 9 a.m. Saturday […]
CARPENTER, Hilston R., 98, Scarborough, Nov. 3, 2016. There will be no funeral service per Hilston’s wishes.
DREW, Carl E., 80, Stacyville, Oct. 31, 2016. Services were held at 1 p.m., Fri., Nov. 4 at the Washburn Memorial Church in Sherman. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton.
GRAY, Sidney, 70, Danforth, Nov. 5, 2016. Services were held at 2p.m., Tue., Nov. 8. Arrangements by Clay Funeral Home, Danforth.
LIBBY, Hugh M., 99, Houlton & North Amity, Nov. 3, 2016. Services will be held at 2 p.m., Mon, Nov. 7 at the funeral home. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.
NASON, Raymond E., 60, Bangor, Oct. 30, 2016. Services were held at 11 a.m., Fri. Nov. 4 in Charleston.
HOULTON, Maine — StarCrossed Losers will perform at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Houlton on Saturday, Nov. 12, at 7 p.m.
StarCrossed Losers is the music of Kyle Morgan, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, based in Portland, whose dynamic performances range in style from stripped-down acoustic balladry and love-lorn parlor laments to old-school rock ‘n roll and gritty gypsy blues.
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 245 calls for service during the weeks of Oct. 24-Nov. 7.
Monday, October 24
– Tr. Sylvia investigated a criminal mischief complaint in which rocks were thrown at a mobile home in Hodgdon. This is the second time this has happened, and there was damage done to the home. The investigation is ongoing.
