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Man dies after being struck by vehicle in Caribou

A man died last Wednesday after being struck by a vehicle on the Van Buren Road in Caribou.

Caribou launches extended celebration of the city’s small businesses

Though Small Business Saturday has already passed, fans of Caribou businesses still have a chance to support entrepreneurs and take part in a new version of the yearly celebration.

Aroostook RSVP, Agency on Aging offers hot meal, reserved parking during parade

Taking advantage of the popularity of Presque Isle’s holiday light parade, leaders of Aroostook RSVP are serving up a hot meal prior to the upcoming event in hopes of raising money and awareness for the volunteer-driven organization.

Last chance for deer hunting

The last three days of November and the first three of December combine to form this year’s week of muzzleloader season for whitetail deer in Aroostook County.

NMCC shares ‘A Story Worth Telling’ at this year’s annual Foundation Dinner

On the evening of Thursday, Nov. 17 NMCC hosted the annual Foundation Dinner, where “A Story Worth Telling” was shared. The evening began with a Foundation board meeting followed by social time where guests visited student displays highlighting the following programs:

Cary awarded year two of lung cancer screening grant

Cary Medical Center has received the second year of funding to increase awareness related to Low Dose CT Lung Cancer Screening. The award of $20,000 will help support a broad range of health information activities along with a professional education program in the spring of 2023.

There’s a new way for County residents to help pay rising electricity bills

This year has seen a high cost placed on Maine residents utility bills like electricity and gas, combined with the rising costs for food.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of November 23, 2022

115 Years Ago - Nov. 21, 1907 Several changes being made -- C. P. Hussey is making several changes in the interior of his store, putting in a large number of shelves which will be filled with Edison records. Mr. Hussey is recognized headquarters for Edison phonographs and supplies.

Lighthouse expands homeless youth services in Aroostook

The Northern Lighthouse Inc. has been awarded a grant to begin a transitional living program for homeless youth. The program, which targets young people ages 16 to 21, will be located on 14 Main St. in Mars Hill, next to The Northern Lighthouse’s Safe Harbor Shelter.

Fort Fairfield town manager responds to concerns about library changes

Days after the Fort Fairfield Town Council voted to terminate the library director, Interim Town Manager Dan Foster assured the library board of trustees the library would remain open to the community, even with limited hours.

Broadway Kids in The County to perform ‘Frozen Jr.’ in Caribou

Some of The County's youngest performers will bring the popular Disney movie "Frozen" to life onstage at the Caribou Performing Arts Center.

Collins visits PI in push to fund Agency on Aging outreach

If Congress approves in 2023, Aroostook County seniors will find more services in communities near where they live.

Caribou Choral Society returns with holiday shows after two-year hiatus

The Caribou Choral Society will return to the stages of Caribou and Presque Isle once again after taking an extended break during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Oct. 31-Nov. 6, 2022

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Oct. 31-Nov. 6, including the following.

Caribou Criminal Docket, March 2022

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

Chamber declares ‘Plaid Friday’

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce has announced a new plan to prioritize local businesses. Plaid Friday is Nov. 25. While the idea may have originated in California, it has now spread to local towns across the country.

Whitehead joins Loring Job Corps

The Loring Job Corps Center and Career Systems Development Corporation has announced Robert Whitehead as the new director of human resources.

Reed Gallery presents ‘Warhol Revisited’

The University of Maine at Presque Isle’s Reed Art Gallery will present “Warhol Revisited,” a selection from its collection of original artworks by renowned American artist Andy Warhol, from Dec. 2 to Jan. 27, 2023. The exhibition will feature black-and-white photographs, Polaroids, and original screen prints.

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