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Caribou businesses and volunteers come together for annual gingerbread house event

Caribou Marketing and Events Coordinator Christina Kane-Gibson said the event has been occurring for nearly 30 years, and that it involves numerous businesses and volunteers coming together to create a memorable night for kids in the area.

Caribou brings back tree lighting tradition after 10-year hiatus

Firefighter Scott Michaud said the department was inspired to start the event back up because they wanted “to do something for the kids.”

Presque Isle Kiwanis receives Christmas gifts for Homeless Services of Aroostook

Sue Watson, Presque Isle Kiwanis Club board vice president, received a call from some very special people wanting to give Christmas gifts to Homeless Services of Aroostook.

November featured well below average temperatures

Temperatures were three to four degrees below average.

Births at Cary Medical Center, October and November 2

The following births were recently recorded at Cary Medical Center.

Company seeks youth who serve communities

Starting on Giving Tuesday, Dec. 3, a national cellphone carrier announced The Future of Good program has returned for its fifth consecutive year, to champion and invest in young people who are bringing fairness to their communities.

Limestone hosts ‘Nutcracker’ light parade

The Town of Limestone hosted its annual light parade on Dec. 8, which this year had a “Nutcracker” theme and featured several vehicles decked out in colorful holiday lights.

Grants of $27,500 target groups serving County

The Machias Savings Bank Foundation awarded 22 organizations with a total of more than $150,000 in Community Development Grants last month, including the Aroostook County Action Program and two other groups with ties to The County.

Hospital earns 2019 Women’s Choice nod

Cary Medical Center has been named as one of America’s Best Hospitals for Obstetrics by the Women’s Choice Award, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare.

Weston man charged after fleeing police

A Weston man faced multiple charges after he allegedly fled a traffic stop in Houlton.

Presque Isle woman charged with multiple crimes after fleeing traffic stop

A Presque Isle woman was charged with multiple crimes after she allegedly fled a traffic stop in Houlton last month.

UMPI Owls edge past UMFK Bengals, 68-66

The University of Maine at Presque Isle men's basketball team took on County rival University of Maine at Fort Kent on Saturday, Dec. 7. UMPI earned the win after a well fought game, 68-66 after being down early.

New federal grant to help PI residents with disabilities find affordable housing

The Presque Isle Housing Authority recently received a federal grant that will allow it to expand access to affordable housing for non-elderly individuals who have disabilities.

After early snowfall, ski slopes are ready to welcome winter sport enthusiasts

The early snowfall that Aroostook County received in November proved helpful for local ski slopes, which are geared up for what they expect to become another busy winter season.

Christmas spells love

To the editor: In 1957 our nation was privileged to see the showing of the movie “The Miracle Worker.” This was a portrayal of the early life of Helen Keller, who was born in 1880 and at 19 months old contracted meningitis that so affected her brain that she came through this fever blind, deaf and mute.

Project Grad students receive $2,000 donation in honor of late teacher

Belinda Ouellette recently donated $2,000 to the Caribou Project Graduation program after students helped her clean the home she shared with her husband, Dale.

Learn to minimize the risk of computer threats at cyber security workshop

This session, “Cyber Security…Protecting Your Computer from Life’s Electronic Challenges,” will help folks to understand how to best minimize the risks of various computer threats.

Womens Bowling League

The Birch Point Women’s Bowling League completed weekly play Nov. 26.

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