7 months ago
Another Aroostook County town may close its police department
Washburn residents will decide on Tuesday, June 11, whether to keep their own police force or leave law enforcement to deputies and state troopers.
Police/Crime/Courts
7 months ago
Vandals caused $10K in damage at former New Sweden school
The vandals caused about $10,000 in damage at the New Sweden Consolidated School, and it likely happened over the past two months, according to the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office.
7 months ago
Presque Isle has new resources to handle mental health crisis calls
Three AMHC staff members became crisis police liaisons and now share a dedicated office at the police station.
7 months ago
Caribou woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal fire
A Caribou woman accused of setting a fatal fire last year pleaded guilty to a felony charge of manslaughter.
7 months ago
Maine’s top court upholds mother’s sentence in baby manslaughter case
Superior Court Justice Stephen Nelson sentenced Lee Ann Daigle to 16 years, all but six suspended, with three years probation.
7 months ago
Legislature fails to fund Aroostook County drug court
The House did not act on this bill and many other measures because Gov. Janet Mills warned that the Legislature was pushing the state budget to a breaking point.
7 months ago
Judge postpones hearing for Caribou woman charged with arson, murder
Susan Kochanowski, 35, was charged with murder and arson after a fire at a Caribou apartment building in early 2023 that resulted in the death of 30-year-old Jason Donahue.
8 months ago
Caribou Police Chief Gahagan to retire in July
Michael Gahagan will step down after a 51-year career in law enforcement, according to City Manager Penny Thompson.
8 months ago
Aroostook fire chiefs worry proposed federal regulations would strain departments
The updated standards would create mandatory timeframes for replacing firefighting gear and equipment and require firefighters to undergo extensive medical exams and take part in a physical fitness program.
8 months ago
Maine supreme court hears sentencing appeal of mother in baby manslaughter case
Lee Ann Daigle, 60, argued that her sentence was illegal because the court used current sentencing guidelines instead of adhering to the 1985 guidelines.
