4 days ago

Soldier Pond man will be resentenced but sex case appeal fails

A Soldier Pond man’s conviction on several sex charges was affirmed by the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, but justices also ruled on Tuesday that he must be resentenced for the crimes.

6 days ago

Peaslee found guilty of murdering stepfather

An Easton man accused of killing his stepfather was found guilty of murder and using a firearm to intentionally or knowingly cause the death of another in Aroostook County Superior Court in Houlton late Tuesday afternoon.

2 weeks ago

Below normal temperatures recorded in May

Carolyn Graham of Houlton said Wednesday that she has always looked to her perennial garden to serve as a barometer regarding how well the spring is going.

2 weeks ago

Law Court affirms decision in case involving Madawaska man

The Maine Supreme Judicial Court affirmed a decision made in a case where a Madawaska man was found guilty of plowing over a portion of gravel road in a dispute with Frenchville town officials.

4 weeks ago

Attorneys to appeal manslaughter verdict against Limary in beating death case

Attorneys for a Presque Isle man found guilty on charges of manslaughter and aggravated assault last week said that they plan to appeal the judgment against their client.

1 month ago

Limary found guilty of manslaughter, aggravated assault

A Presque Isle man was found guilty Friday of manslaughter and aggravated assault after the victim that he seriously injured in a fight died 18 days later.

1 month ago

Medical examiners differ in testimony regarding death of Caribou man

Family members of a Caribou man who died in 2017 following injuries suffered in a physical confrontation that began as a verbal spat on Facebook grimaced, lowered their heads and cried quietly Thursday as autopsy photos were displayed in court.

1 month ago

Police: Manslaughter defendant admitted kicking Caribou fight victim in face

A Caribou police sergeant testified Wednesday that a Presque Isle man accused of manslaughter admitted to police that he kicked the victim in the face during a fight in October 2017. Prosecutors allege the blow led to the Caribou man’s death 18 days later.

1 month ago

Prosecutors: Defendant kicked victim in face, leading to his death

A brief verbal fight on Facebook escalated into a physical confrontation in a Caribou parking lot last year that ultimately led to the death of a local man, prosecutors said Monday during opening arguments in a manslaughter trial.

1 month ago

Caribou man indicted on charges related to pharmacy robbery

An Aroostook County Grand Jury indicted a Caribou man this month on charges related to a robbery at a local pharmacy.