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RSU 39 residents pass $19.8 million school budget

RSU 39 (Caribou and Stockholm) residents passed a $19,814,324 school budget on May 26 at the Caribou Performing Arts Center. The budget saw a slight decrease of $378 over last year’s $19,814,702 budget.

Tax assessor appointed as Caribou’s interim city manager

Caribou City Council unanimously voted May 25 to approve a temporary employment agreement for Penny Thompson, the city’s tax assessor.

Thursdays on Sweden returning to Sweden Street

After tentatively moving to Main Street and then the North Mall parking lot due to uncertainties surrounding restrictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Caribou’s popular Thursdays on Sweden event will return on June 3 to its original location -- Sweden Street.

Council opens, recesses hearings for charter amendments

Caribou City Council opened, and subsequently recessed, public hearings on proposed charter amendments for councilor qualifications and meeting attendance on May 17.

City approves TIF agreement for dental expansion

Caribou City Council unanimously approved a TIF credit enhancement agreement with Gagnon’s Rental Properties, which would allow for the relocation and expansion of Northern Maine Dental, during a May 17 meeting.

RSU 39 adds budget warrant article for possible state subsidy increase

The RSU 39 (Caribou and Stockholm) board of education added a warrant item to the upcoming district budget meeting and unanimously approved the use of potentially $250,000 worth of additional state subsidy during an emergency meeting called for Monday, May 17.

Caribou brings back annual canoe/kayak race after nearly three decades

Warm weather and clear skies greeted boaters as they embarked on Caribou’s Aroostook River Spring Runoff Canoe & Kayak Race on May 15, starting at the Lower Lyndon Street boat launch and paddling 6.2 miles along the Aroostook River -- ending at Forbes Pit.

Limestone planning a week of Independence Day events

The town of Limestone will host a week’s worth of events leading up to Independence Day this year, starting on Monday, June 28, and ending with fireworks over Trafton Lake on July 4, with a rain date set for July 5.

RSU 39 budget sees slight reduction this year

The RSU 39 (Caribou and Stockholm) Board of Education unanimously approved the 2021-22 school budget on May 5. The final budget came in at $19,814,324, a $378 reduction from last year’s budget of $19,814,702.

Limestone, New Sweden preparing for elections and town meetings

Limestone and New Sweden will both hold their elections and town meetings in June, with elections happening before the annual town meetings.

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