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.
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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
Fire destroys Fort Kent garage and several vehicles|
A fire on Friday morning destroyed a Fort Kent garage that had been used as a trucking repair shop.
8 months ago
Caribou Development Committee will not dissolve
Councilors had considered dissolving the development group because its duties were similar to those of the Caribou Economic Growth Council.
8 months ago
Aroostook lakeside restaurant closes after poor snowmobile seasons
This story has been updated. ST. DAVID, Maine — A restaurant on Long Lake has closed due in part to several poor snowmobile seasons in recent years that have cut into its business. “We regret to inform you that effective immediately, Long Lake Bar and Grill, LLC has ceased operations,” the St. David restaurant announced […]
8 months ago
Police arrest Ashland woman for alleged animal cruelty
Police found several neglected dogs at a home vacated in September.
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
Fort Kent council OKs vehicle purchase, considers vacant building tax
Fort Kent councilors have approved the purchase of a water department truck and also voted to look into taxing vacant buildings.
8 months ago
Regulators decline to halt Loring water rate hike during investigation
PUC members agreed the investigation should continue, but did not suspend the increases.
