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Woodland officials discuss meeting with other towns affected by EMS rate increase

Woodland officials have discussed holding one or more meetings with other towns affected by Caribou’s higher cost contracts for EMS and fire service to figure out how to negotiate what they consider a fairer deal.

Caribou Viking wrestlers claim five victories

The Caribou wrestlers now have 15 dual meet victories this season after claiming three wins during a Jan. 18 event held at Penobscot Valley High School and two victories Jan. 15 at Lincoln.

Viking girls victorious against Foxcroft Academy

The Caribou Viking girls won against Foxcroft Academy by 12 points during a Jan. 20 game, which ended with a score of 62-50.

Camaraderie and common goals

Since routes 1 and 161 converge in Caribou, our city is a gateway to other parts of Aroostook County and what happens here affects our neighbors.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of January 20, 2020

The citizens of several towns between Houlton and Presque Isle have petitioned the legislature for an adjustment of telegraph rates.

Viking boys and girls net two wins and three losses last week

The Caribou boys basketball team was knocked from the ranks of the unbeaten Saturday following a tough loss to Hermon

Caribou Vikings collect socks ahead of World Down Syndrome Day

The Caribou Viking basketball and cheerleading teams came together to collect socks and raise money in honor of World Down Syndrome Day during a game on Monday.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Jan. 6-12, 2020

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

2019: The weather year that was

Do you love weather? Well then, as they say on "The Price is Right,” “Come on down!”

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Dec. 30, 2019-Jan. 5, 2020

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Dec. 30-Jan. 5, including the following.

Ending the unfair ‘Widow’s Tax’

Military commanders often say that you “recruit the soldier,” but you “retain the family.” We have an obligation to make sure that we take care of our military families who have sacrificed so much for our country.

Limestone staff and students working to cope with sudden loss of teacher

Students and staff at Limestone Community School are working through the sudden, devastating loss of fifth and sixth grade English Language Arts and Social Studies teacher Amanda Pelletier, who died unexpectedly on Sunday, Jan. 12.

Maine’s Bishop Deeley issues message for Martin Luther King Day

Bishop Robert P. Deeley of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland issued the following message in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 20, 2020.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, Dec. 23-29, 2019

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of Dec. 23-29, including the following.

Snowmobile Trail Report, Jan. 27, 2020

With this past weekend's snow and with what the County has received all week, the County’s trails are shaping up nicely. This coming weekend is going to be very busy on our trails.

Gloria C. MacKenzie Foundation opens grant applications

The Gloria C. MacKenzie Foundation is now accepting initial grant applications for 2020.

Caribou hires Bangor firm to look at potential locations for new police station

During Monday's council meeting, Artifex Senior Principal Ellen Angel approached the council to discuss the firm’s background and plans moving forward.

NMDC opens technical assistance center to aid potential entrepreneurs

In an effort to provide greater opportunities for aspiring entrepreneurs, the Northern Maine Development Commission has launched a new Entrepreneurial Technical Assistance Center.

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