19 hours ago

County Faces: Rick Asam of Presque Isle

It was the late 1960s and New York native Rick Asam had finally conjured up the courage to tell his parents of his dream to pursue a career in theater. They were skeptical, to say the least. 

5 days ago

Authorities are offering a $2,000 reward for information on the Castle Hill double homicide

CASTLE HILL — Authorities are offering a $2,000 reward for information on anyone who might have been involved in the double homicide case that took place in Castle Hill on Aug.

6 days ago

No arrests made yet in Castle Hill double homicide, investigation to continue through the weekend, authorities say

The investigation into the deaths of two Castle Hill men will continue through the weekend, Stephen McCausland of the Maine Department of Public Safety said Friday. 

7 days ago

What we know about the double homicide case in Castle Hill

Maine State Police continue to investigate a double homicide after finding two men dead in a pickup truck on Tuesday morning. Here is what we know about the case:

1 week ago

Autopsy confirms two men were shot in Castle Hill double homicide

The Maine medical examiner’s office in Augusta has confirmed that the two victims found dead in a pickup truck on Tuesday were fatally shot. 

3 weeks ago

Border patrol charges man with ‘human smuggling’ after vehicle stop in Bridgewater

A driver accused of transporting seven Mexican immigrants illegally into Maine from Canada last week is being charged with human smuggling, according to a press release from the U.S. Customs and Border Protection on Friday. 

4 weeks ago

U.S. Border Patrol arrests seven who crossed into Maine illegally

The United States Border Patrol has arrested seven people, all of whom agents confirmed to be from Mexico, for allegedly crossing illegally into Maine from Canada this week. 

1 month ago

Aroostook Centre Mall has big plans for the future under new leadership

When Bruce Brigman moved back to The County last year, he didn’t plan on doing much besides working two days a week and fishing the other five.

1 month ago

County’s fast-growing drug problem becoming more visible

Just a block down from Main Street in Presque Isle, tucked away from all the well-kept neighborhoods where there are flower gardens on the front lawns and “Slow, Children at Play” signs on every corner, is another part of the city that could exist in an alternate universe. 

2 months ago

United Way hosts first Aroostook County Day of Service

June 18 marked Aroostook County Day of Service, a county-wide event dedicated to community service led by volunteers from the United Way of Aroostook.