Stories by Staff Pioneer Times

8 years ago

Salvation Army seeks kettle ringers

HOULTON, Maine — The Salvation Army is hoping that its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign will mean a brighter holiday season for struggling men, women and children in Maine.

Officials from the Houlton Salvation Army have also sent out notices that the group is now accepting Christmas applications through Dec. 9, 2016. The Houlton office is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Fridays 9 a.m. to noon.

Those applying for assistance must bring proof of everyone in the household (license or birth certificates, insurance IDs); proof of income; proof of expenses; and clothing sizes and wish list for children 18 and younger.

8 years ago

In Star City debate, Poliquin-Cain turn critical

By Anthony Brino Star-Herald Staff Writer BDN staff photo/Dave Allen  Incumbent Bruce Poliquin makes a point while answering a question from a local resident in the 2016 Congressional debate between himself and Challenger Emily Cain held at WAGM Television Station in Presque Isle.   PRESQUE ISLE — Concerns about a stagnant job market and rising […]

8 years ago

Normally politically active residents fatigued

By Jen Lynds Staff Writer CARIBOU — Francis Fernandez of Caribou can’t remember a time that he has not been active in the political process. The child of a military father and a teacher who moved often during his youth, the now 64-year-old recalls a “turbulent” childhood during which President John F. Kennedy was killed […]

8 years ago

Third suspect arrested in Sherman killing

By Nick Sambides Jr.
BDN Staff Writer

SHERMAN, Maine — A third Massachusetts resident has been charged in connection with what state police described for the first time on Thursday as the drug-related death of an Oakfield man.

Tia Ludwick, 23, of Leominster was arrested in Fitchburg, Massachusetts, on Oct. 26 and charged with being a fugitive from justice. Ludwick will face felony murder and robbery charges when she is returned to Maine, state police said.

8 years ago

MMA lays off 35 as contract talks continue

By Anthony Brino Star-Herald Staff Writer LIMESTONE — The Maine Military Authority has laid off 35 employees working on Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority buses as the two organizations continue to negotiate over cost overruns with the contract. MMA announced late last Wednesday afternoon that 35 employees would be laid off effective that day, 20 days […]

8 years ago

Diocese clears audit for child protection

PORTLAND — An independent, on-site audit of safe-environment procedures has found the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland in full compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. The audit, which reviewed the period of July 1, 2015, to June 30, 2016, was conducted by StoneBridge Business Partners of Rochester, New York. […]

8 years ago

Douglas Morin

MORIN, Douglas “D.J” A. Jr, 31, Oakfield, Oct. 16, 2016. Services will be held at 2 p.m. on Sun. Oct. 30 at the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton. 

8 years ago

Linda Pelletier

PELLETIER, Linda, 69, Patten, Oct. 23, 2016. There will be a celeration of Life at the Crystal Wesleyan Church in Crystal on Nov. 19 at 2 p.m.

8 years ago

Terry Saunders

SAUNDERS, Terry L., 74, Houlton, Oct. 26, 2016. Services with full military honors will be held at 1 p.m., Thurs., Nov. 3 at the Bethel Pentecostal Church in Oakfield. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton. 

8 years ago

Norval, ‘Jack” Toner

TONER, Norval “Jack”, 86, Hodgdon, Oct. 26, 2016. Services were held at 10 a.m. on Sat., Oct. 29 at the Saint Mary of the Visitation Church. Arrangements by Dunn Funeral Home, Houlton.