6 months ago

Deputies investigating several burglaries in Mars Hill

Late Thursday night the sheriff’s office shared a photo on social media of two hooded figures at a redemption center.

6 months ago

New Sweden home a total loss after early morning fire

Residents of the two-story home were out of town at the time, said Captain John Thornton with Caribou Fire and Ambulance.

6 months ago

Fort Kent man charged with thefts from UMFK campus

A 20-year-old Fort Kent man was arrested on multiple charges in association with the theft of a vehicle and tools from the University of Maine at Fort Kent.

6 months ago

Sparklers cause fire that destroys Fort Kent home

Children playing with sparklers indoors ignited a couch, according to fire chief Ed Endee.

6 months ago

Houlton seeks legal costs from resident who sued town over FOAA request

Craig Harriman requested access to town government records relevant to the installation of 50 surveillance cameras, the use of American Rescue Plan Act funds for the cameras, and the policies and procedures regarding the cameras’ data.

6 months ago

Caribou councilors dissolve police station committee

Councilor Dan Bagley questioned the Public Safety Committee’s purpose, since the council first created it in 2021 to create an informal survey to gauge residents’ support for the police station in the November election that year.