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Caribou area From our Files – Week of January 26, 2022

115 Years Ago - Jan. 24, 1907 Ending one job to start another -- Robt. McLellan, mail carrier on route number one, has resigned his position, and, it is understood, will enter into business with L.J. Sherwood. Mr McLellan has many friends on his route who will be sorry to hear of his resignation.

Community food box distributions planned in February

Getting food and good nutrition is something all people need to remain healthy and happy. Whether it is a meal in a dining center, one delivered to the home, or a shelf stable commodity to help extend the monthly food budget, staff at the Aroostook Agency on Aging can connect older persons or those who are disabled to a service that will help meet their needs.

Caribou City Council approves TIF expansion, discusses broadband options

Caribou councilors unanimously approved amending the city's Downtown Tax Increment Financing District on Monday, thus expanding the number of businesses eligible for tax incentives.

Caribou Men’s Bowling League Results as of Jan. 20, 2022

Teams County Federal Credit Union (90-42), County Boys (82-50), Sports Inn (67-65), Logjammers (62-70), Fournier’s Transportation (56-76), Knights of Columbus (54-78), Bell’s Body and Paint (57-87).

In support of WHOU decision

To the editor: Wow, someone did the right thing. We hear continuously about priests, coaches, doctors and others in authority sexually abusing boys and girls, sometimes for decades, who are allowed to continue do so because the people in charge and are responsible for stopping this deplorable behavior turn a blind eye.

How much wood?

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck … no, we're not doing that one. Instead, we're going to talk about actual wood. As in, how much have you gone through during the cold snaps this winter, and how can you compare energy use so far this year to other years?

Honor the old stories

Some of us love winter. Others not so much. For our ancestors winters could be brutal. Until the mid-20th century, a majority of Americans lived in rural areas, many on back roads. For them there were no town plows, sanding trucks, ambulances, phones or cars. Horses with sleds couldn’t fight their way through deep snow drifts.

Agency on Aging offers online programs, events in February

Staying well allows us to live better lives. Through group classes, informational sessions and events, the Aroostook Agency on Aging staff and volunteers share topics and techniques that are intended to help all people age well.

Flipping the flakes for profit

The great snow battles have begun. Those lovely flakes have fallen and thanks to rampant frolicking undercover of darkness, they have multiplied. Consult your parents on lesson number nine of the birds and the bees for how to.

Maine-based contest to highlight work exclusively from Aroostook County artists

The people behind a Maine-based art contest are seeking submissions from Aroostook County artists.

Bishop Deeley announces priest assignment

Bishop Robert Deeley has appointed Fr. Anthony Korir, SMA as parochial vicar at Parish of the Precious Blood (Holy Rosary Church, Caribou; Sacred Heart Church, Caribou; Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church

Aroostook County Action Program receives support from Maine Cancer Foundation

Aroostook County Action Program was generously awarded an initial two-year grant of $35,000 for Project TEACH (Transportation, Education, Access, Care, Housing) from the Maine Cancer Foundation to help realize the foundation’s mission of reducing cancer incidence and mortality in Maine.

After-school program aims to instill French language skills in Caribou youth

Like many children at Caribou Community School's Power Hour after school program, 10-year-old Benson Belanger is on a mission to learn French and forge stronger cultural connections with his family.

Snowmobile Trail Report, Jan. 20, 2022

With the cold weather and The County picking up anywhere from 3-8 inches of fresh snow on Monday the clubs are doing a tremendous job on keeping the trails in very good condition.

Applications sought for Maine Youth Wilderness Leadership Program

Maine high school sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply for an incredible wilderness adventure in Baxter State Park this summer. Every year, Friends of Baxter State Park invites students from across Maine to take part in our Maine Youth Wilderness Leadership Program.

AMHC announces Ferris as chief operations officer

Ellen Bemis, CEO, Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. has announced the appointment of Michelle Ferris, LCSW to chief operations officer, “Michelle’s experience in direct service, administration, and as a member of the senior leadership team, combined with her 15 years of service to AMHC makes her well suited for the role.”

Fort Fairfield Town Council discusses forming a budget committee

The idea for a new committee in Fort Fairfield resulted from the numerous comments that concerned residents made during last year's budget process.

Fort Fairfield robotics teams wins award in competition

The Fort Fairfield RoboTigers participated in a virtual robotics competition on Dec. 18, tasked with creating a robot made out of Legos, and coding it to accomplish specific tasks.

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