Stories by Staff Pioneer Times

8 years ago

Leo Sutherland

SUTHERLAND, Leo. M. Sr., 89, Houlton, Oct. 23, 2016. Services were held at the Bowers Funeral Home on Wed., Oct 26 at 1 p.m. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton. 

8 years ago

Thomas Vasko

VASKO, Thomas W., 83, Houlton, Oct. 22, 2016. A private family funeral will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton. 

8 years ago

Maxine Wallace

WALLACE, Maxine L., 94, Hodgdon, Oct. 18, 2016. Services were held at 3 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 22 at the Bowers Funeral Home. Arrangements by Bowers Funeral Home, Houlton. 

8 years ago

Houlton Police log

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 Oct. 16-22.

 

Sunday, Oct. 16

5:30 a.m. — Off. Boutilier responded to Industrial Drive to investigate a burglar alarm.

11:49 a.m. — Off. York responded to North Street to investigate a complaint.

8 years ago

Eight indicted on several charges

By Jen Lynds Staff Writer HOULTON — The Aroostook County grand jury during its September session indicted two Orient residents who were allegedly operating a methamphetamine lab and indicted six other residents from Aroostook and Washington counties for alleged conspiracy to commit unlawful operation of a methamphetamine laboratory in their respective communities. According to the […]

8 years ago

Cycling couple shares life lessons

THOMPSON’S STATION, Tenn. — While riding more than 10,000 miles on self-supported tours across America, Tim and Debbie Bishop discovered wisdom and truth from the seat of a bicycle. In their new book, “Wheels of Wisdom: Life Lessons for the Restless Spirit”, the Bishops chronicle their inspirational encounters from the road.

8 years ago

High School Scoreboard

Football

Houlton 3-5

Friday, Oct. 21

Stearns 32, Houlton 36.

Friday, Oct. 28

Houlton at Orono, 7 p.m.

Ends regular season

8 years ago

Cougars claw out prelim win

STACYVILLE, Maine — Katahdin sophomore Erin Lake booted in two goals to help spark the No. 5 Cougars (7-5-3) past No. 12 Washburn 3-0 in a Class D north girls soccer prelim Thursday afternoon.

Senior Bailey Moody-Kay scored the other goal for the Cougars, while senior Erin Robinson tallied an assist.

8 years ago

The decoy debate

Find yourself among a group of waterfowl hunters and the conversation usually revolves around favored shotguns, the best shells and loads, preferred portable blinds and even camo patterns for clothes and gear.

8 years ago

Birch Point Women’s Bowling League

The first week of bowling has begun for women in the Birch Point Bowling League in Island Falls. The standings as of Oct. 18 are: 1, W.W.B, 8-0; 2, County Girls, 7-1; 3, Twisted Sisters, 7-1; 4, Incredibowls, 1-7; 5, See You Next Tuesday, 1-7; and 6, Gutter Gang, 0-8.