ISLAND FALLS, Maine — The first week of action has concluded for the men’s bowling league at the Birch Point Lanes. The standings as of Monday, Oct, 24, were: 1, Rough Riders, 8-0; 2, Intimidators, 8-0; 3, Skinner Sandbaggers, 8-0; 4, Strike Force, 0-8; 5, Gutterballs, 0-8; and 6, Dick Lane Jr., 0-8.
HOULTON, Maine — The Houlton Parks and Recreation Department will be offering its annual Halloween Fun Party on Saturday, Oct. 29, from 1-3 p.m. at the Gentle Memorial Building. Preschoolers through children in grade 5 are invited to attend.
There will be games, crafts and snacks for everyone. Children are encouraged to wear their Halloween costumes to the party. The cost is $5 per child. Parents must attend the party with their children. Make plans now to attend this fun family event.
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HOULTON — The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to 139 calls for service during the week of Oct. 17-23.
Tuesday, October 18
– Tr. Saucier responded to a personal injury rollover crash on the Campbell Road in New Limerick. The subsequent investigation showed the driver was traveling north when he fell asleep at the wheel.
PRESQUE ISLE — Aroostook County Action Program Inc. has announced its participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program. Meals are available at no separate charge to all enrolled participants. The agency has updated Income eligibility guidelines for free and reduced-price meals, effective until June 30, 2017. For further information on participating centers […]
To submit items, please call 207-532-2281, fax to 207-532-2403, mail to PO Box 456, Houlton, ME 04730, or email pioneertimes@nepublish.com by 4 p.m. Friday. Wednesday, Oct. 26 SINCLAIR: Aroostook County Commissioners meeting, 1 p.m., Sinclair fire station. Thursday, Oct. 27 HOULTON: Free workshop Essentials of College Planning at Houlton Higher Education Center, 9 […]
Recently The Ark took in a little Chihuahua named PJ. PJ was an owner surrender and approximately 3 to 4 years old. It was noted on the owner surrender that PJ had seizures; just how bad, we had no idea. PJ was placed in a foster home and the seizures soon started. The first week […]
PRESQUE ISLE — MMG Insurance has been recognized as the “Top Performing Company” by the Professional Insurance Agents of New Hampshire in their 2016 Company Performance Survey. The Company Performance Survey asks independent insurance agents to rate the companies with which they do business in 20 performance categories, including claims handling, products and pricing, underwriting, […]
By Joseph Cyr Staff Writer Contributed photo The Houlton Rotary Club’s E-waste recycling event was a huge success. A total weight of 60,539 pounds (over 30 tons), filled nearly four 50-foot tractor trailer loads. HOULTON — By all accounts, the Houlton Rotary Club’s recent electronic waste collection event was a smashing success. According to […]
Project aids Dominican Republic Contributed photo/Nate Bodenstab Rotarian Craig Bean, left, welcomes his guest Bob Chagrasulis from the Dominican Republic Water Project. Chagrasulis was the featured speaker at the Oct. 17 Rotary meeting. HOULTON — The Houlton Rotary Club met for their luncheon meeting on Oct. 17 and a highlight of the meeting was […]
CARIBOU — Northern Maine Development Commission (NMDC) is branching out into the world of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) thanks to an investment by the U.S. Treasury Department. The NMDC Executive Board, at its most recent meeting Thursday, Oct. 13, was informed of the nearly $125,000 award from the CDFI Fund to allow NMDC to […]
