1 month ago

Former Houlton town manager will pay $660 fine in assault plea deal

In court on Tuesday, three counts were dismissed and replaced by a fourth misdemeanor count.

1 month ago

Presque Isle man faces up to 20 years for possessing child sex abuse materials

A Presque Isle man faces up to 20 years in prison for engaging in online child sexual abuse.

1 month ago

Aroostook man pleads guilty to child sex crimes

A New Sweden man pleaded guilty Friday to charges related to child sexual abuse material.

1 month ago

Northern Maine Pioneers earn top division honor

Aroostook County’s junior hockey team cleaned up in its division’s annual awards Thursday.

1 month ago

Madawaska residents approve $1.15 million tax abatement payment to paper mill

The decision comes after a disagreement between the mill and town that began roughly one year ago.

1 month ago

Caribou school district projects $1.7M budget increase

The total marks a drop from the roughly 9.5% increase RSU 39 had projected at its first budget workshop weeks earlier.

1 month ago

Officials keep eye on possible flood risk from ice jams in Aroostook County

In Fort Kent, an ice jam in the St. John River released Tuesday night and moved quickly, bringing the water level up to 14 feet, which is considered an action stage.

1 month ago

Northern Light expands therapy dog program to Presque Isle hospital

The Presque Isle hospital is the fourth expansion of an initiative Northern Light has called a “success” in providing emotional support and reducing stress.