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Maine State Police Troop F Report, Sept. 6-12, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Sept. 6-12, including the following.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Sept. 13-19, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Sept. 13-19, including the following.

Stand Down for vets to provide assistance

The Department of Veterans Affairs, Maine Vet Centers, Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services and community partners will hold a Stand Down for homeless Veterans from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, in Caribou.

A bitterly divided Caribou council will survey the public on the new police station

Caribou residents will now be allowed to weigh in on a $9.9 million design for a new police station at the November elections, but the process of approving the referendum has torn the city council in half.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of September 23, 2021

100 Years Ago - Sept. 22, 1921 Hospital campaign -- Caribou will soon begin a great campaign to secure $50,000 for the Cary Hospital, for which the late Dr. Jefferson Cary left $118,000.

Robert’s story

I fell in love with it as soon as I drank “it.” I absolutely fell in love. The high from alcohol calmed me down when I was stressed. I didn’t even care about the hang overs, shakes, or hours of dry heaving the next day. I had fallen in love.

With students back in class, UScellular to fund academic and athletic youth organizations through Community Connections program

As Maine welcomes students back to in-person classes and learning, athletic teams, afterschool STEM programs and organizations are looking for ways to continue their respective programming.

Let’s Go! recognizes 68 sites in Aroostook County for helping to create healthy environments

Let’s Go! Aroostook, a program of Aroostook County Action Program, announced that they now have, four out-of-school programs, 29 early care and education programs, and five school programs across Aroostook County that are being recognized for creating places in which unhealthy food choices, sugar drinks and screen time are limited, and physical activity is encouraged.

The sunflower that rises above

For some time now, I have heard tales of the enchanting gentleman I am about to introduce you to. He has been the best friend of the man I am going to marry for many years now, and I had the delightful experience of meeting him at last.

What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of September 22, 2021

Wednesday, Sept. 22 CARIBOU: Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 159 Bennett Dr.

Caribou girls get first win of the season versus MDI

After a drought to start the season, the Caribou girls varsity soccer team picked up their first win with a 3-1 victory versus Mount Desert Island at home Saturday afternoon.

Change in ACS CAN Lights of Hope Across America display setup

Due to a forecast of inclement weather on Saturday, we will be setting up the ACS CAN Lights of Hope Across America display Friday by 2 p.m. and keeping it set up into the morning on Saturday.

New Subway owner, manager hope to create community atmosphere within franchise

There are new two faces at Presque Isle's Subway store -- owner Khalid Qureshey and manager Summer Carroll -- both of whom are striving to provide job opportunities for community members and a positive atmosphere for those who visit.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of September 13, 2021

115 Years Ago - Sept. 11, 1906 Buys a winning horse -- Jeff Bradbury has purchased from Milton Lufkin the yearling filly Airline by Lord Arleigh, which won a blue ribbon at the Northern Maine Fair.

Bray named Caribou High School August Student of the Month

Lillian Bray of Woodland, a sophomore at Caribou High School, has been selected as the Caribou High School’s Student of the Month for the month of August, Principal Dr. Eric McGough announced.

Three County students are scholarship finalists

Officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation have announced the names of approximately 16,000 semifinalists in the 67th annual National Merit Scholarship Program. The list includes three from Aroostook County.

Fort Kent Criminal Docket, May 2021

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Fort Kent Courthouse during the month of May.

Perseverance ensures the future

Twenty years pass by in a blink. Births, deaths, weddings and funerals all run together. Gray hairs sprout from heads of youngsters yet to be born.

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