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Commissioners approve new hires at sheriff’s office

New deputies will soon be making their way to the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office.

Criminal case over Pelletier Avenue incident set for trial on April 23

A Madawaska man is scheduled to go on trial later this month on charges connected with his using farm equipment to dig up a portion of a disputed road in Frenchville.

Ice carousel fundraisers donate $7,785 to Meals on Wheels

Although northern Mainers can now claim bragging rights for creating the world’s biggest ice carousel, Aroostook County seniors who rely on the Meals on Wheels program benefited most from the endeavor.

Students celebrate good health, new water station at Dr. Levesque Elementary School

Students at Dr. Levesque Elementary School are all about being healthy.

Woman sentenced to 17 years in murder of Oakfield man

A Massachusetts woman will serve 17 years in prison for felony murder in connection with the killing of an Oakfield man in a drug-related robbery nearly two years ago.

‘Amy’s Law’ ups sentencing guidelines for victims of domestic violence homicides

Gov. Paul LePage signed legislation on April 10 that will allow judges in the state to consider stronger sentences for perpetrators of domestic violence murders.

High winds knock out power to about 1,300 in Aroostook

Sleet, freezing rain and strong overnight wind gusts resulted in multiple power outages in Aroostook and Washington counties Monday.

Lincoln man accused of driving drunk, hitting light pole in Fort Kent

A Lincoln man is facing charges from two separate police agencies after allegedly driving drunk and hitting a street light pole in town earlier this month.

One of three suspects to be sentenced Wednesday for role in killing of Oakfield man

A Massachusetts woman accused of murder in connection with the killing of an Oakfield man in an apparent drug-related robbery nearly two years ago is scheduled to be sentenced Wednesday.

First rabies case this year confirmed in Aroostook County; 12th in Maine

Kai and Tina Libby’s two pet dogs have been known to kill an animal or two on their large rural property.

Moose takes trot down St. John Road in Fort Kent

A northern Maine moose is becoming popular online after being captured on video while running along Route 161 in Fort Kent this weekend.

Special education costs a perennial concern for school districts

This year in School Administrative District 1’s budget proposal, administrators highlighted a trend that they think parents and community members should know about.

Aroostook Partnership pitches plan to reverse County’s declining population

Aroostook Partnership President Bob Dorsey spoke to Caribou city councilors on Monday about The County’s rapidly declining population and his organization’s efforts to bring more people to the region.

Local, state highway officials warn of dangers of distracted driving

With the increasing use of technology in our everyday lives, local and state highway safety officials are using Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April to educate the public about the dangers of driving with incomplete focus on the road.

Teen with Fort Kent ties a contender for Maine film award

A 16-year-old Winthrop High School sophomore with a love for northern Aroostook is in the running for a Maine Outdoor Film Festival award for a short film he directed and produced about the Can-Am Crown International Sled Dog races.

BikeMaine organizers preparing for Aroostook County

MaryBeth Luce, BikeMaine ride director, is excited to take a test ride of this year’s 325-mile route through central Aroostook County and the St. John Valley.

Access to Katahdin Woods and Waters lands continues to be a primary concern

A mixture of town officials, outdoor enthusiasts and local residents gathered at the Katahdin Area High School on Wednesday to voice their concerns and ideas about how to manage the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument.

County baseball standout, school principal is Legends inductee

Maine Sports Legends Hall of Honors posthumously inducting Richard Cormier, a standout athlete at Fort Fairfield High School who became a successful teacher and principal at Van Buren District High School.

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