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Legislation would give state recognition to Kineo Band of Maliseets

A bill to grant state recognition for a second band of Maliseets could be complicated by larger conversations around sovereignty in Maine.

Caribou boys finish regular season unbeaten

The Caribou Viking boys ended their regular season with an unbeaten record following an 82-56 victory over Presque Isle Friday, Feb. 26.

Maine Higher Education Foundation Scholarship awarded to Herbert

The trustees of the Maine Higher Education Assistance Foundation are pleased to announce the awarding of a scholarship for $1,000 to Searra Herbert of Caribou.

Final standings, playoff pairings for County hoops revealed

The shortened regular season for high school basketball has come to a conclusion as teams are now busy preparing for a modified playoff format.

Maine slows spread of Emerald Ash Borer with continued ash movement restrictions

The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Plant Health Program and Maine Forest Service announced that Maine is taking the next step to continue regulating the movement of ash wood material.

Caribou area children create Virtual Stations of the Cross on YouTube

Parishes often include the Stations of the Cross in their Lenten observances because it is a season in which we are called to deeper prayer and reflection on Christ’s Passion and death.

Virtual signing marks important moment for incoming nursing students

To foster campus spirit in an era of social distancing, Northern Maine Community College admissions staff hosted a virtual signing ceremony for the incoming 2021 nursing cohort on Feb. 17 via Zoom.

Visiting vet and team care for 180 felines at Caribou clinic

Dr. Beth Sperry and her medical team from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland tended to 180 cats in four days during a free spay/neuter clinic in Caribou in February.

Caribou establishes charter committee

The city of Caribou established a charter committee on Feb. 22, which will go through the text of the charter and clarify certain aspects of the document.

Caribou Criminal Docket, October 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse October 2020.

Caribou Criminal Docket, November 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse in November 2020.

Northern Lighthouse launches case management program for homeless youth

Northern Lighthouse, LLC, a provider of mental and behavioral health services in Aroostook County, hopes to expand its direct outreach to local youth who are experiencing homelessness through a new case management program.

County athletes named as McDonald’s All-Stars

Several Aroostook County high school basketball athletes were recognized Feb. 24 for their accomplishments on hardwood.

Hundreds turn out for Catholic Charities food giveaway in Houlton

Cars were backed up onto Military Street in Houlton on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 24, causing traffic jams as people sought the perishable food items being given out at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Caribou considers becoming state’s third Second Amendment Sanctuary city

Caribou City Council will consider declaring the city a Second Amendment Sanctuary during its next regular meeting March 8.

Well-timed partnership supports students facing food insecurity

In late February 2020, just weeks before Maine’s COVID-19 lockdown, Northern Maine Community College launched a partnership with Good Shepherd Food Bank as part of a statewide initiative between the Food Bank, Maine’s community colleges, and Hannaford Supermarkets.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of February 22, 2021

100 Years Ago - Feb. 24, 1921 Looking to set up shop -- Frank Johnson of Caribou was a business caller who was in town a few days this past week, looking over the site for a barbershop, also calling on his brothers, Lewis and George Johnson.

Katahdin Trust employees pay it forward in their communities

Katahdin Trust recently gave employees an opportunity to “pay it forward” during the holiday season.

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