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Bishop Deeley appointed as chairman of the Board for National Catholic Risk Retention Group

The National Catholic Risk Retention Group (National Catholic) has announced that Bishop Robert Deeley has been elected as its chairman of the board.

Husson University makes commitment to online education in Northern Maine

With COVID-19 hastening the adoption and acceptance of online educational offerings among members of the public, Husson University announced that it is moving forward with a strategic initiative designed to extend its online educational outreach.

Let the city help make it a productive year

It is a new year and if you have made a New Year’s resolution or two, the city of Caribou can be your partner in making it your most productive year yet. If you have fitness goals, contact the wellness center about hours and programs.

Houlton girls defeat Caribou in close game

The Houlton Shires netted a close 39-34 victory over the Caribou girls varsity basketball team Jan. 26 in a back-and-forth contest.

Hersey promoted to vice president, cash management and business development officer at Katahdin Trust

Katahdin Trust, a community bank founded in 1918 serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions, has announced the promotion of Patty Hersey to vice president, cash management and business development officer.

Weddings

I recently saw a reference about using wedding announcements in genealogical research. While I’ve written about using newspapers before I thought I might review the family announcements you’re apt to find. Not so many years ago newspapers devoted pages to engagements and weddings.

Credit union donates coin sorter fees to benefit County activities departments

A year of waiting on spare change was well worth the wait for 11 County nursing care and assisted living facilities.

Lack of snow postpones Aroostook County Sled Run by one month

Organizers of the second annual Aroostook County Sled Run have postponed the event until March 6 due to a lack of snow on local snowmobile trails.

What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of January 25, 2021

Wednesday, Jan. 27 CARIBOU: Yoga, 9:30 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center. FMI: 493-1278.

Fallen tree leaves 12,000-plus without power in Aroostook

A large tree falling on a power line caused a disruption in the transmission of electricity across the Canadian border, leaving 12,151 customers in Aroostook without power on Jan. 26, according to Versant Power.

Caribou boys edge Houlton

The two-time defending state champion Caribou boys basketball team may have been a little rusty in its first game of the season, but the result was the same.

Caribou Scouting volunteer receives highest honor

Caribou Scout Troop 184 scouting volunteer Scott Belanger was recently awarded the District Award of Merit, the highest possible honor for the position.

Aroostook CA$H Coalition to offer virtual tax prep

The Aroostook CA$H Coalition will go virtual this year due to COVID-19 safety precautions.

Brunswick aerospace company bluShift could launch rocket at Loring by month’s end

bluShift Aerospace of Brunswick may be able to launch the Stardust 1.0 rocket at the Loring Commerce Centre before the end of the month, but the company has not confirmed any specific dates as of Jan. 22.

Caribou Criminal Docket, August 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse in August.

Hospital begins community vaccination program

Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services have begun a COVID-19 community vaccination program. After completing vaccines for front-line hospital workers and other health care providers the hospital and Pines have started to schedule individuals 70 and over to get the first dose of the Moderna vaccine.

Volunteers make sure County pets don’t go hungry

Volunteers at Caribou’s Halfway Home Pet Rescue Free Pet Food Pantry recently distributed $2,567 worth of food, purchased from Sleeper’s, thanks to grant funding that not only helped animals, but gave the pet rescue a new mission.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Jan. 4-10, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Jan. 4-10, 2021, including the following.

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