9 months ago
Tractor trailer strikes train in Masardis causing derailment
Two empty rail cars were derailed after apparently being struck by a tractor-trailer truck.
Police/Crime/Courts
9 months ago
U.S. spending bill covers new narcotic detection tool for Houlton police
The illicit drug detection equipment, known as TruNarc, has the ability to detect illicit drugs through packaging or a container to specifically identify the drug
9 months ago
Court documents detail Woodland select board member’s alleged threats against colleagues
An incident report and protection orders examined by the Bangor Daily News and CountyME allege that Thomas Drew put his colleagues in a state of fear with his actions.
9 months ago
Route 11 reopens after train derails near Ashland
The road is expected to be closed for several hours
9 months ago
Mapleton man injured in Fort Fairfield rollover crash
Marshal Dyer, 41, rolled his 2013 Chevrolet pickup on Wednesday and was trapped inside, Chief Matthew Cummings said.
9 months ago
Woodland officials seek protection from Select Board member
Chairperson Matt Cole said that he called the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office in December after fellow board member Tom Drew allegedly harassed him, board member Kathy Ouellette and Town Clerk Bridget Coats at the town office.
9 months ago
Caribou councilors approve increases to city budget for police incentives, library
The new budget totals $11.9 million, largely due to incentives that Police Chief Michael Gahagan and City Manager Penny Thompson proposed offering to the city’s police officers.
10 months ago
CA man arrested in Caribou on drug trafficking charges
Jose Verdugo, 40, of Monrovia, California was arrested and faces several felony drug charges, according to police.
10 months ago
Madawaska police recognize life-saving actions of four people who responded to house fire
Madawaska Police Chief Jamie Pelletier recognized the heroic efforts of four individuals who helped save a woman’s life during a fire last month.
10 months ago
Gov. Mills signs bill supporting an Aroostook drug court
Aroostook County is closer to getting a drug treatment court with a bill signed by Gov. Janet Mills. Aroostook is the only county without one.
