4 years ago

Maine could abandon its state flag in favor of a once forgotten design

Lawmakers are being asked to revise the design of the Maine state flag by adopting a version first used in 1901.

4 years ago

Hebert on dean’s list

Dawson Hebert of Brunswick, originally from Caribou, was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

4 years ago

Trudeau’s party is behind him for now after bombshell testimony

Justin Trudeau’s ship may be sinking, but he’s not changing course.

4 years ago

Rural Mainers say development changes in North Woods could harm their communities

Many of Maine’s struggling former mill towns are trying to shape their economic futures.

4 years ago

Musher visit thrills Mapleton students

The fifth-grade class at Mapleton Elementary School is participating in the Maine Student Book Award program this school year.

4 years ago

As efforts to end shutdown flounder, Maine lawmakers propose aid for unpaid workers

Good morning from Augusta. The federal government shutdown continues after the Senate failed on Thursday to pass dueling plans from President Donald Trump and Democrats. Meanwhile, a first act of the new Maine Legislature may be to provide some relief to workers.

4 years ago

Caribou area Business Year in Review 2018

Editor’s Note: The following is a recap of some of the top business stories from the Caribou area for 2018.

5 years ago

SAD 1 plan would leave Mapleton school intact

Mapleton Elementary School was the site last week of the first of three public hearings for SAD 1’s bond referendum for balancing schools in the district.

5 years ago

RSU 50 menu (week of October 10, 2018)

Choice of fat-free chocolate, strawberry or white milk or 1 percent white milk; cereal, assorted fruit juice and fresh fruit.

5 years ago

Spotlight remains on Collins amid new twists in Kavanaugh confirmation saga

Good morning from Augusta. President Donald Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court is in flux on Wednesday morning as Republicans look poised to move forward with the nomination if the woman who says he sexually assaulted her doesn’t testify.