2 weeks ago

Drugs, burglaries top grand jury list

Crimes that were allegedly committed to secure drugs or to procure money to get drugs topped the Aroostook County grand jury indictments for August, according to District Attorney Todd Collins.

3 weeks ago

Fort Kent man indicted in ATV chase that injured warden

An Aroostook County grand jury indicted a  Fort Kent man earlier this month for his alleged role in an ATV chase that resulted in a game warden being injured.

3 weeks ago

County schools go green and focus on recycling and composting

Each morning, Janice Logan prepares three aluminum water bottles for her children and fills them with ice water from her refrigerator.

3 weeks ago

Winterville Plantation man has near miss with moose

A Winterville Plantation man escaped serious injuries in a Saturday collision with a moose.

1 month ago

Bangor sees wettest summer on record, Caribou fifth driest

Karen Michaels of Presque Isle had spent Labor Day weekend doing what a lot of other parents in Aroostook County and across the state had been doing -- moving her daughter into a college residence hall for the first time.

1 month ago

County Faces: Gloria Powers of Houlton

In years past, the month of August meant Gloria Powers of Houlton would be busy preparing for a return to the classroom.

2 months ago

Peaslee sentencing delayed to November

The sentencing of an Easton man who was found guilty in June of killing his stepfather has been rescheduled.

3 months ago

Above average temperatures were the norm in July

Kara Gregory of Presque Isle said Thursday she was constantly reminded last month of why July is her favorite time to be in Maine.

3 months ago

County could see 90 degree day end of July, then cooling August

Like a number of other people in Aroostook County, Caroline Hagan of Houlton has been silently berating herself when she complains about the extended span of hot temperatures that The County and the state is experiencing.

3 months ago

Houlton family calls on pastor to cleanse their home of spirits

After more than three decades spent working as an Anglican priest, hospice chaplain and pastoral counselor, the Rev. Terrence McGillicuddy said recently that he has been called upon to perform countless services to support those in need.