2 weeks ago
Eight people displaced after structure fire in Caribou
All residents are safe and so far no injuries have been reported after a fire broke out around 10 a.m. at 55 York Street, said firefighter and paramedic Chad McCarthy.
Police/Crime/Courts
3 weeks ago
Group of Allagash residents suing town over land swap deal
By holding an improperly noticed meeting to conduct the town’s business, the selectboard violated the Maine Freedom of Access Act, according to the lawsuit.
3 weeks ago
FBI offers $15,000 reward for location of missing New Sweden girl
Law enforcement agencies have pursued leads from Maine, Canada and across the United States but no evidence has surfaced as to where Stefanie Damron might be.
4 weeks ago
Motorist transported to hospital after crash on Route 161
The incident happened early Monday morning north of Madawaska Lake, just beyond the rest area on the southbound side.
1 month ago
State police release new photos of missing New Sweden 14-year-old
Stefanie Damron was last seen entering the woods near her home on the West Road in New Sweden Sept. 23. She was 13 at the time but has since turned 14.
1 month ago
Wrong-way driver on I-95 arrested in Aroostook County
James Burch, 75, of Freeport, was arrested and brought to the Aroostook County Jail in Houlton on charges of criminal OUI, aggravated driving to endanger, and passing a roadblock.
1 month ago
Madawaska woman in critical condition after Fort Kent crash
Brenda Guerrette, 48, of Madawaska, was driving a 2024 Jeep Rubicon and traveling east on Frenchville Road before the crash occurred, according to police.
1 month ago
Ashland hires Fort Kent native as new police chief
Fort Kent native Christopher Cyr replaced former chief Cyr Martin beginning Nov. 1.
2 months ago
Presque Isle police to receive new bulletproof gear
The department will receive $55,000 from the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funds to provide new ballistic vests and gear that will stop high-powered rifle rounds.
2 months ago
Houlton woman is charged with heroin trafficking
Danielle Ambrose, 32, of Houlton was charged with aggravated heroin trafficking, a class A felony and a probation violation.
