9 months ago
Washburn closes police department temporarily after chief leaves job
The department was without leadership after Police Chief Cyr Martin left the post at the end of February, Turner said.
Police/Crime/Courts
9 months ago
Mother of missing Washburn man responds to arrest of former police officer
Brenda Foote said Chandler Cole’s arrest was the right thing to do, but it brings more questions and little comfort.
9 months ago
Former Washburn police officer falsified reports in case of missing man, cops say
Chandler Cole, 54, was arrested by the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office on March 29 and charged with aggravated forgery, tampering with public records or information, and falsifying physical evidence.
9 months ago
Bangor man pleads guilty to charges related to Aroostook and Penobscot county drug trafficking
Aaron Rodgers, 43, and others trafficked the drugs for three years, according to court documents.
10 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.
10 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
10 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.
10 months ago
Route 11 reopens after train derails near Ashland
The road is expected to be closed for several hours
10 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.
10 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.
