3 years ago
Some Aroostook schools letting out early for heat
Caribou high school and Mars Hill and Van Buren schools will let out early Friday due to intense heat inside the schools.
Stories by Hannah Catlin
3 years ago
The telehealth revolution is both a challenge and an opportunity for Maine’s aging communities
Even though pandemic restrictions have diminished, telehealth looks to be here to stay. But far more Maine residents will need online access before they can benefit.
3 years ago
Economic development advocates want to breathe life back into Caribou’s riverfront
A group of town staff and city residents hoping to redevelop Caribou’s river-front district are lobbying to become an official committee of the city of Caribou.
3 years ago
Broadband engineering study will be Caribou’s first ARP-funded project
The city of Caribou is funding an engineering study in its Business Investment Group’s years-long effort to bring broadband to every building in the city.
3 years ago
Public gets first look at Caribou Community School
For the first time since the Caribou Community School opened to children last November, grown-ups got a tour of the facility after an official ribbon cutting on July 29.
3 years ago
Caribou’s tax rate won’t change next year, following 4-3 council vote
A bare majority of Caribou’s city council voted to hold the mill rate at 23.55 with no overlay going into the 2021-2022 year.
3 years ago
Caribou’s long-time tax assessor named next city manager
Penny Thompson has been named Caribou’s next city manager. The 11-year city tax assessor has been serving as the interim manager following Dennis Marker’s departure in June.
3 years ago
Aroostook will hire someone to manage $13 million in American Rescue Plan funds
The Aroostook County government is banding together with local towns to hire someone to manage the incoming $13 million in American Rescue Plan funds.
3 years ago
State police recover stolen tools in car search
Maine State Police from Troop F recovered stolen property in two separate cases on July 25.
3 years ago
RSU 39 approves $250,000 in funding returns to Stockholm, Caribou taxpayers
The RSU 39 school board unanimously approved July 14 a transfer of more than $250,000 in state education funds to taxpayers in Stockholm and Caribou.
