8 months ago
Highest state agricultural award goes to Aroostook mill and farm
It is the state’s highest agricultural recognition, celebrating exceptional dedication to preserving Maine’s farm culture, heritage and future.
Stories by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli
8 months ago
Metal mining company sells land north of Penobscot County project
Wolfden will sell part of its land around Pickett Mountain.
8 months ago
Jury convicts Aroostook man of murdering girlfriend
The jury reached a decision following a five-day trial in Aroostook County Superior Court in Houlton.
8 months ago
Defendant says he can’t recall details after killing girlfriend in Aroostook
Jayme Schnackenberg, 41, who is charged with the intentional and knowing 2023 murder of his live-in girlfriend, took the stand in Aroostook County Superior Court Thursday.
8 months ago
Houlton looking to get electric power upgrade
A new downtown Houlton electrical power upgrade would relieve the strain on an at-capacity pole-mounted transformer.
8 months ago
Police say witnesses claim Schnackenberg shot his girlfriend
The state presented recordings of Maine State Police detectives asking Schnackenberg to create a timeline of events preceding his girlfriend’s 2023 disappearance.
8 months ago
Houlton town manager resigns after just 8 months
HOULTON, Maine — The Houlton Town Council voted 5-1 to accept the town manager’s immediate resignation following an executive session during Monday night’s meeting. Councilor Erin Matthews cast the dissenting vote. Town Manager Jeremy Smith was only in the top municipal post for eight months. He took the town’s administrative reins in early May, after […]
8 months ago
Defense says Aroostook man fatally shot girlfriend in self-defense
The defense attorney on Monday said his client shot and killed his girlfriend, but that it was not murder.
8 months ago
Trial starts Monday for Aroostook man who allegedly killed girlfriend
Jayme Schnackenberg, 42, of Monticello is slated to stand trial for the death of Kimberly Hardy.
8 months ago
Owner of Houlton theater plans facelift for newly purchased building
The 7,000-square-foot art deco building and theater have been part of the downtown landscape for more than a century.
