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Crash in Cross Lake kills moose

The driver managed to escape injury but a single vehicle accident proved fatal for a northern Maine moose on Monday, Dec. 3, according to the Maine State Police.

Federal judge sentences Madawaska man to 18 months for illegally importing drugs

A federal judge Monday sentenced Tristan Nelson of Madawaska to 18 months in prison for illegally importing methylphenidate and alprazolam, commonly sold under the trade names Ritalin and Xanax, respectively.

Edmundston police seize $4,000 worth of contraband cigarettes

Edmundston police recently arrested a 62-year-old woman who they say was in possession of more than 26,000 contraband cigarettes for resale.

Armored truck takes out utility pole in Fort Kent

Utility poles in the area have taken a beating so far this winter as multiple vehicles have struck one or another after sliding off icy roadways.

Fort Kent Criminal Docket — July 2018

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Fort Kent Courthouse during the month of July 2018.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Nov. 19-25, 2018

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to 103 calls for service during the period of Nov. 19-25, 2018, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Nov. 12-18, 2018

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to 121 calls for service during the period of Nov. 12-18, 2018, including the following.

Tractor trailer catches fire after rolling over into ditch in Frenchville

The driver of a tractor trailer carrying potatoes is “lucky to be alive” after losing control of the big rig which overturned on snowy Route 1 in Frenchville Tuesday afternoon.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Nov. 5-11, 2018

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to 118 calls for service during the period of Nov. 5-11, including the following.

Police arrest Fort Kent man, charge him with leaving scene of accident

Police arrested a Fort Kent man on Monday and charged him with leaving the scene of an accident involving property damage.

Police investigating Fort Kent shooting death as a homicide

Police are investigating a shooting death in Fort Kent on Sunday as a homicide, according to Lt. Troy Gardner of the Maine State Police major crimes unit.

Jury finds Massachusetts man guilty in Aroostook murder case

After more than eleven hours of deliberation, jurors in Aroostook County found a Fitchburg, Massachusetts, man guilty Wednesday of the murder and robbery of an Oakfield man more than two years ago.

Bishop accused of mishandling sex abuse in Maine before transfer to New York

At a news conference two weeks ago, Buffalo Bishop Richard J. Malone said he had a good record on dealing with sexually abusive priests.

Jurors begin deliberating in County murder case

Jurors began deliberating Tuesday evening the fate of a Massachusetts man who is accused of robbing and killing an Oakfield man more than two years ago.

19-year-old Fort Kent woman involved in rollover accident

A 19-year-old Fort Kent woman was involved in a rollover accident in town on Monday, Nov. 12.

Patten man details finding murder victim

In heartbreaking testimony Thursday, a sobbing Patten man told the jury in the murder trial against Marcus Asante, 23, of Massachusetts, that he panicked when he saw that his friend was dead in the front seat of his car.

Van Buren Police Department hosts federal agent to discuss scams with residents

Close to 30 area residents turned out to hear a presentation on Nov. 8 at the Van Buren Community Center about the different kind of scams circulating, and how to handle them.

Police charge underage Madawaska woman with OUI

Police charged a Madawaska woman with operating under influence on Oct. 20 after she crashed her vehicle into a ditch, according to officials.

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