Officials say a deputy sheriff fatally shot a man who fired a gun into the air and into the ground during a standoff in northern Maine.
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Presque Isle police data dumped on dark web
Following a ransomware attack, the police department was able to restore its data, and it’s unclear if any ransom payments were made, according to reports.
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Whiteout causes 15-car pileup on Route 1 in Presque Isle
No one was injured in the crash caused by ‘a complete solid whiteout’ that occurred when the strong winds whipped up snow that had fallen Monday.
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Dry weather, dusty fields growing concerns in potato country
Potato farmers are worried about their crops as the northern part of the state experiences one of the driest summers on record
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Rural northern Maine to try more on-demand bus service
The Maine project will use technology to fill gaps in service and improve access for older residents and people with disabilities.
Posted inCops & Courts, Local & State, News
Ashland man accused of locking couple inside home
Brandon Saucier faces charges of criminal restraint and terrorizing in connection with incidents that took place in the Aroostook County town of Masardis.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Councilor: Community input wanted on plan to replace Oxford Street Shelter
On Feb. 3, Portland’s City Council will vote on a proposed 210-bed low-barrier shelter; councilors are also planning facilities for seniors and the mentally ill.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
Presque Isle school district closed following email threat
Officials say students in the 5-town school district in Aroostook County have been sent home for the day as a precaution following a threat.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Maine Observer: Memories of Aroostook winters still bring a chill
Ten years of off-the-charts cold is good preparation for winter weather anywhere else.
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UMaine at Presque Isle receives largest grant ever
The university says it got a U.S. Department of Education grant worth $2.5 million.