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‘High stakes’ in triple homicide
 Houlton Pioneer Times Photo/Elna Seabrooks
THE PROSECUTOR — Deputy Attorney General William Stokes takes a call on his cell phone outside Houlton Superior Court after the arraignment of Thayne Ormsby last week. Ormsby pleaded not guilty to three counts of homicide and one count of arson in connection with the stabbing deaths last month of a child and two men in Amity.
By Elna Seabrooks
Staff Writer
HOULTON — Thayne Ormsby’s mother watched as her 20-year-old son, Thayne Ormsby, leaned toward the microphone at his arraignment on three counts of murder and said “not guilty.” Despite his confession, detailed in a July 2 state police affidavit, Ormsby’s not guilty plea was entered before Just...
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VFW Post sponsors Stacyville celebration
 Houlton Pioneer Times Photos/Elna Seabrooks
FESTIVAL FANS — Inside the bright green wagon, a young pig and two young goats were a source of intrigue for the Lewis children who couldn’t resist investigating and trying to pet the animals. Outside the Sherman Area Memorial VFW 2299, Shelby, 8, Sky, 3, and A.J., 6, were among the visitors to the 10th annual Stacyville Strawberry Festival last weekend. See more photos on page Six.
By Elna Seabrooks
Staff Writer
STACYVILLE — Residents were out Saturday enjoying activities and food at the Sherman Area Memorial VFW Post 2299 after the parade for the second day of the three-day Strawberry Festival, now in its 10th year.
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Fund-raiser to benefit Houlton girl with rare disease
 Photo courtesy of Sue Bates
BENEFIT PLANNED — Eleven-month-old Chloe Bates of Houlton was recently diagnosed with a rare disease called Langerhan’s cell histiocytosis. A benefit supper is planned Aug. 13 for the child.
By Joseph Cyr
Staff Writer
HOULTON — It is every parent's worst nightmare. Their child develops what first seems like a simple malady, only to find out it is something much worse.
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Adopt-A-Block catches on
 Houlton Pioneer Times Photo/Elna Seabrooks
NEIGHBORLY BLOCK — Erica McPherson with son Joseph Woodie and daughter Mallory Woodie says the Adopt-A-Block program has been a help to her as a single mother. Her block was adopted by Military St. Baptist Church one year ago.
After one year, concept expands
By Elna Seabrooks
Staff Writer
HOULTON — Pastor Randall Burns said he and members of the Military St. Baptist Church were asking God what they “could do more to get outside of the building and be the church in the community.” Well, God answered their questions and their prayers.
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Island Falls Summerfest kicks off Friday
Nine-day festival offers variety of events
By Joseph Cyr
Staff Writer
ISLAND FALLS — The town of Island Falls will be bustling with activity starting next weekend as the annual Island Falls Summerfest kicks off. This year’s theme of “Memories of Days Gone By” will be on display during the 10-day celebration, culminating with the parade Sunday, Aug. 8.
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Locals spearhead Houlton’s $1.5 million park projects
 Houlton Pioneer Times Photo/Elna Seabrooks
BREATHTAKING VIEWS — Overlooking the Meduxnekeag River, 35 feet high from the ground level to Highland Ave., is a staircase with 59 steps. About half are available for sponsorships at $250 each. See story on Page One B.
More sponsors needed in final phases
By Elna Seabrooks
Staff Writer
HOULTON — It took about $1.4 million so far in grants and gifts from community sponsors, businesses and individuals to transform a once overgrown lot in the heart of Houlton into a popular destination for tourists and locals. Continuing improvements edge up the expenses for Riverfront Park as it continues to evolve into a premiere nature museum, park and recreation space...
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