14 hours ago

Official opening for County Kettle Corn

County Kettle Corn celebrated their grand opening on May 18 in Caribou with an official ribbon cutting ceremony hosted by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.

15 hours ago

Caribou area From Our Files – Week of May 20, 2019

115 Years Ago - May 18, 1904 Local news -- George F. Reynolds left last week for Seattle, Washington, where he will purchase machinery with which to operate the mines of the Caribou Mining Company in Alaska.

16 hours ago

Family politics not always a straight line

These days we seem to have never-ending election cycles. Do you know your ancestors’ political leanings?

17 hours ago

Nymphs are an overlooked spring fishing option

During May the streams and rivers throughout Aroostook County tend to be high, fast and often a bit off-color too.

19 hours ago

Business at Burger Boy steadily returning throughout the week

Business at Burger Boy is steadily returning back to normal following a May 17 announcement from the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention stating that an employee had exposed patrons to the hepatitis A virus.

19 hours ago

ATV Trail Report: Some trails open for Memorial Day Weekend

With the popularity of summer trail riding, this report will give all the necessary information pertaining to all County clubs.

20 hours ago

Bob the Builder I am not, but I try

I’ve decided I need to make it official. I’m going to become (drumroll, please) a handyman (err, woman).

21 hours ago

County credit union leaders earn state nods

At the Maine Credit Union League’s annual meeting and convention on May 17, credit union leaders in various categories were recognized for their outstanding service.

22 hours ago

Caribou High School slates youth soccer camps

Caribou girls’ varsity soccer coach Mark Shea is directing a youth soccer camp this spring at Caribou High School.

1 day ago

Hospital earns ‘A’ in patient safety

The Leapfrog Group recently gave Cary Medical Center an “A” in their spring 2019 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade.

2 days ago

Bechard’s Grille offering pizzas, burgers, and more

Bechard’s Grille has been offering homemade pizza, burgers, appetizers, sides, subs, and poutine at the Skyway Plaza in Caribou for more than two months.

2 days ago

Spring rider alert: many ATV trails remain closed

Although Memorial Day weekend typically heralds the start of trail riding for all-terrain vehicles and utility vehicles, many trails remain off limits due to the unusually wet spring.

2 days ago

No ongoing risk of virus at Burger Boy, officials say

Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services administered nearly 800 hepatitis A vaccines over the course of just three days, according to a press release issued on Wednesday night.

2 days ago

Farmers markets may apply for grants

Farm Credit East recently announced that it will provide small grants to Northeast farmers’ markets to support their promotion and development efforts.

2 days ago

Limestone relives history during Renaissance Faire

The Limestone Community School gymnasium was transformed into a medieval marketplace during the recent Renaissance Faire, which featured a plethora of products ranging from handmade goods, food, and more mystical offerings such as Reiki, unique artwork and healing stones.

3 days ago

County Faces: Dixie Shaw of Presque Isle

Dixie Lee Shaw, 64, of Presque Isle, has dedicated decades of her life ensuring that people in The County aren’t going hungry.

3 days ago

First section of Presque Isle bypass to open in June

After a final paving, the first 1.7-mile section of the Presque Isle bypass will open in mid-June, according to the Maine Department of Transportation.

3 days ago

Library invites residents to annual perennial sale

The Caribou Public Library will hold their annual perennial plant sale sale from 10 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday, June 1, 2019, in the Caribou Room.