4 days ago
Aroostook man sues police for excessive force
He claims police officers, the police chief and the city are responsible for injuries he received in June 2024.
Stories by Paula Brewer
7 days ago
Presque Isle marks the country’s 250th birthday with nods to history
Presque Isle’s traditional Fourth of July reading of the Declaration of Independence carried a bit more meaning this year as the nation marked its 250th birthday. A small crowd gathered at the historic James School in Presque Isle for a celebration of local and U.S. history. The room fell silent as City Councilor Craig Green […]
1 week ago
Aroostook sees record-breaking heat
Caribou surpassed a 12-year-old record temperature during the past two days.
1 week ago
Aroostook could tie or break heat records Thursday
If the mercury inches just a degree higher on July 2, it could break some local records.
2 weeks ago
Why Aroostook has become a ballooning hotspot
Pilots seem drawn to The County, where history and weather combine to make this rural part of Maine ideal for ballooning.
2 weeks ago
Presque Isle man pleads guilty to child sex crimes
The FBI arrested Maile last May for attempted sex trafficking, following an earlier investigation at his Presque Isle home.
2 weeks ago
Police arrest Aroostook man who allegedly threatened people with a hammer
Madawaska police have arrested a man who was reported to be threatening his neighbors with a hammer. Jacob Brewer, 46, of Madawaska was arrested Tuesday night on charges of criminal threatening, disorderly conduct and refusing to submit to arrest, Police Chief Jamie Pelletier said in a release. Police were called to 11th Avenue the night […]
2 weeks ago
Entrepreneurs plan community funding concept for Madawaska’s brewpub
The duo hopes to create a new business with a funding model that’s rare in Maine, but also preserve the historic building.
4 weeks ago
June 13 festival to mark Pride Month in Aroostook
“It’s important to continue to have Pride festivals, especially for the youth who are maybe questioning or coming into their identities and seeking adult mentors.”
1 month ago
Aroostook County primary turnout starts light despite weighty ballot
The region’s three largest cities saw modest turnout by midday.
