5 months ago
Aroostook traffic stop leads to drug seizure and arrests
Three Aroostook County men were arrested Wednesday in Fort Fairfield after a traffic stop led police to a stash of drugs.
Police/Crime/Courts
5 months ago
Longtime Caribou coach dies after being charged with sex crime against minor
He pleaded not guilty to both counts on March 31.
5 months ago
Former Houlton town manager will pay $660 fine in assault plea deal
In court on Tuesday, three counts were dismissed and replaced by a fourth misdemeanor count.
6 months ago
Presque Isle man faces up to 20 years for possessing child sex abuse materials
A Presque Isle man faces up to 20 years in prison for engaging in online child sexual abuse.
6 months ago
Aroostook man pleads guilty to child sex crimes
A New Sweden man pleaded guilty Friday to charges related to child sexual abuse material.
6 months ago
Aroostook County drug court will launch this summer
Until this week’s announcement, recovery behind bars was the only option for people in Aroostook County.
6 months ago
Manslaughter and drug trafficking top March grand jury indictments
The Aroostook County grand jury handed up 65 indictments in March, including that of a man involved in a 2025 crash that killed two people in Orient. Jayson P. Brewer, 51, of Houlton, was indicted on two counts each of manslaughter, operating under the influence, driving to endanger and reckless conduct with a dangerous weapon. […]
6 months ago
Aroostook business and Boothbay police team up to help protect kids
Boothbay Harbor police chief: “I wanted to figure out a way of making them feel a little more comfortable about being in school.”
6 months ago
Sheriff’s office sees fewer calls and arrests in 2025
Deputies responded to 157 fewer calls in the seven Aroostook County towns that have local police departments.
7 months ago
A grant will pay Aroostook town’s police to patrol ATV trails
Launched in 2016, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife ATV Enforcement grant program pays for overtime for officers.
