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Maine supreme court upholds Aroostook murder conviction
Last year, after a four-day trial in Houlton, an Aroostook County jury found Jayme Schnackenberg, 43, of Monticello guilty of murder.
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1 hour ago
They argued over land rights. Then he tore their house apart with logging equipment.
The Aug. 8 incident was the culmination of a yearlong dispute between the Beaupres and Belanger over land rights.
3 days ago
Aroostook man allegedly mangled a house with a skidder
A man accused of mangling a house with a grapple skidder was arrested Saturday in Portage. Gary Belanger of Portage Lake was charged with aggravated criminal mischief, criminal trespass and violating conditions of release, Aroostook County Sheriff Peter Johnson said. The sheriff’s office received a report about 4:40 p.m. that a skidder was obstructing part […]
1 week ago
Aroostook child sex abuse case dropped because police seized evidence illegally
Several concerned residents familiar with the case, who would not go on the record, spoke to a Bangor Daily News reporter.
1 week ago
Houlton man indicted for manslaughter in crash that killed 2
The Aroostook County grand jury handed up 19 indictments for January 2026.
1 week ago
2 more Houlton police officers take jobs with Aroostook sheriff
In the past eight months, four Houlton officers have resigned to take on higher paying roles with the sheriff.
1 week ago
Massachusetts man is challenging Aroostook murder conviction
Originally found guilty by an Aroostook County jury in the 2016 death of an Oakfield man during a cannabis deal, he was sentenced to 35 years in prison.
4 weeks ago
Aroostook’s long-awaited drug court is finally underway
Until this week’s announcement, recovery behind bars was the only option for people in northern Maine.
4 weeks ago
High court rules woman suffered emotional distress from cousin’s sexual behavior
Maine’s highest court on Tuesday upheld an emotional distress claim against a St. John Valley man.
1 month 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.
