Aroostook County, Maine state police

Police K-9 and suspect killed, deputy wounded during standoff in Maine; baby rescued
The standoff began with a domestic dispute that escalated when the suspect resisted being taken into custody and fired at officers.
Police kill Aroostook County man who shot deputy, killed police dog
Police killed a man who they say shot a deputy and killed a police dog during an hours-long standoff Monday in Aroostook County. The incident began Monday morning when Maine State Police and the Aroostook County Sheriff's Office were called to 20 Ranger St.
Deputy and K-9 Injured, Suspect Dead After Aroostook County Standoff
A deputy has gunshot wounds, a K-9 is injured, and a suspect is dead after being shot by police in Aroostook County. Police say 29-year-old Steven Righini got into an hours long standoff with officers who were called to a domestic dispute in Portage Monday.
Man dies after being shot by police following standoff in Aroostook County
Maine State Police says it is helping the Aroostook County Sheriff's Office with an incident on Ranger Street in Portage Lake.
Armed standoff in Aroostook County ends with suspect killed
Two Maine State troopers shot and killed an Aroostook County man on Monday who officials say started an armed standoff and ended up shooting an injuring a police officer and police K-9. Police responded Monday morning to a home on 20 Ranger Street in Portage for reports of a domestic dispute with a woman and the suspect,
Former Hancock County deputy shot and wounded in Aroostook County standoff
Former Hancock County Sheriff’s Deputy Shane Campbell, who now works for the Aroostook County Sheriff’s office, was shot and wounded while responding to a domestic dispute in the town of
Maine Sheriff's Deputy Shot, K-9 Killed During Hourslong Standoff
During a standoff in Porter Lake that lasted several hours, a man opened fire multiple times at law enforcement, wounding an Aroostook County sheriff's deputy and fatally
Suspect fatally shot in Portage Lake standoff; police dog also killed
Maine State Police and the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home Monday morning on Ranger Street following a report of a domestic incident report.
Maine K-9 dies after being shot during standoff; suspect shot, killed by police
A police K-9 who was injured during a standoff in northern Maine has died. A Maine deputy was also shot before the suspect died after being shot by police on Monday. Maine State Police and the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office responded to 20 Ranger Street in Portage for a report of a domestic dispute between a woman and 29-year-old Steven Righini.
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Aroostook County Animal Shelters Overwhelmed as Pet Surrenders Surge
County animal shelters are seeing high numbers. I stopped by the central stops took humane society to see why these numbers ...
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The Caribou Vikings Boy's Basketball Team Finishes 1st in Class B
The Caribou boy’s basketball team will have a little over a week until they play their first playoff game in Bangor at the Cross Insurance Center. Copyright 2025 WAGM. All rights reserved.
Some Portage Lake residents asked to stay inside as officials respond to ongoing situation
The Maine State Police is assisting the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office with an ongoing incident in Portage Lake, officials ...
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Hope & Justice Project speak on domestic violence in Aroostook County, following Portage Lake incident
When it comes to healing after a tragedy, there is help available. Here's more on what domestic violence resources are ...
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Isaiah Ervin Commits to The University of Maine Orono Football Team
Lots of Aroostook County athletes have gone and competed in division 1 sports. However, no County athlete has ever committed ...
Bangor woman sentenced for role in drug trafficking ring
BANGOR, Maine (WABI) - A Bangor woman was sentenced Monday for her role in a Penobscot and Aroostook County drug trafficking ...
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Legislative Bus Tour Brings Maine Lawmakers to Aroostook County for First Time Since Pandemic
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine (WAGM) - The Maine Development Foundation held its legislative bus tour which came to the County.
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Two Fort Kent Skiers are Dominating Aroostook County Nordic Skiing
Alden Reardon and Rowan Tanguay have won every Nordic ski race this season. They continued to stay sharp over the weekend.