1 month ago
Aroostook County church celebrates return of stolen 1870 bell
“When the bell was taken, it felt as though a part of us was taken as well. There was real grief and loss.”
Stories by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli
1 month ago
Aroostook man appeals murder conviction
Jayme Schnackenberg, 42, claims a number of errors were made by the court during his trial.
1 month ago
Houlton’s proposed budget climbs by $1.4M over last year
Houlton’s Board of Budget Review last night passed a $16.2 million proposed budget, $1.4 million higher than last year.
1 month ago
The top news stories of 2025, Part 1
From new industry to municipal unrest and stalled school budgets, 2025 was a year of big news in The County.
1 month ago
Aroostook church bell anchored to concrete is allegedly stolen, then suddenly reappears
The bell was bolted on a concrete slab on the ground and was dragged away.
1 month ago
2 more Houlton officials have resigned
In a year marked by municipal upheaval, two more Houlton officials have resigned, leaving multiple town leadership positions open as the year ends.
1 month ago
Presque Isle home damaged but ‘liveable’ after Saturday fire
There was smoke showing from a Conant Road garage when Presque Isle firefighters arrived on scene early Saturday morning, according to Fire Chief Darrell White. The two-story, 4,200-square-foot home at 294 Conant Road was saved and there was minimal fire damage to the garage ceiling as well as some heat damage, White said. “We had […]
2 months ago
Patten fire leaves community shaken and 13 without a home
“While the initial response brought incredible support, ongoing awareness and assistance are critically needed.”
2 months ago
County finance director named interim administrator
Aroostook County’s finance director will temporarily take the reins from County Administrator Ryan Pelletier.
2 months ago
Mexican brothers working on Calais paving crew indicted on illegal re-entry charges
Two Mexican men were indicted in U.S. District Court in Bangor on Wednesday on charges of illegally re-entering the U.S.
