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Caribou’s Aroostook River race has strong turnout despite low water
Even with strong winds and low waters, the Aroostook River Spring Runoff race featured 24 boats and 37 racers competing in various classes.
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Land sailing event set at former Loring air base May 7-12
Land sailing, also known as land yachting or sand sailing, involves racers competing in small, three-wheeled carts with large sails attached
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Volunteers are keeping an Aroostook wildlife refuge going amid budget cuts
Aroostook’s refuge in Limestone has no full-time local staff, and has not had an on-site manager since 2017.
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Former Van Buren Police Chief honored during retirement ceremony
Michael Bresett’s life was forever changed on January 22, 2019, when he was struck by a vehicle in the line of duty and sustained serious injuries. On May 1, the town formally recognized his service and retirement.
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Limestone residents will vote on tax incentives for new Loring potato chip plant
In February, Taste of Maine Potato Chip Co., based in Presque Isle, announced plans to build a $55 million plant on the Loring campus.
4 days ago
The County Crossword for May 1, 2024
You can complete this crossword puzzle online. Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.
4 days ago
Caribou HS students to teach money skills at elementary school as part of the National Teen Teach-In
On Thursday, April 25 Samantha Drost’s personal finance students from Caribou High School visited third-graders at the Caribou Community School as part of the National Teen Teach-In, a nationwide campaign where high school students teach elementary students in their community how to manage money.
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Future Professionals of Aroostook Program empowering youth with life skills and career guidance
The Future Professionals of Aroostook program, a flagship initiative of the Southern Aroostook Development Corporation, is making significant strides in its mission to empower local youth with essential life skills and career guidance. As the program marks its alpha year, organizers are thrilled to report on its progress and impact thus far.
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Caribou area From our Files – Week of May 1, 2024
25 Years Ago – May 5, 1999
Trombley named Aroostook Republican editor — This week, the Aroostook Republican and News unveils several changes. The first is that Jennifer Trombley, a reporter at the newspaper since 1997, has been promoted to editor.
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Caribou area From our Files – Week of April 24, 2024
25 Years Ago – April 28, 1999
Levesque wins secretaries honor — Sandi Levesque of the Holy Rosary Rectory in Caribou was given the best secretary award in appreciation of Professional Secretaries Day on Wednesday, April 21. She was given a bouquet of roses and a balloon from Phil’s Florist.
