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One new COVID-19 case detected in southern Aroostook area

One new case of COVID-19 has been detected after a person tested positive for the virus at Houlton Regional Hospital on Saturday.

Perham man arrested on charges of firing shotgun recklessly and operating ATV under the influence

Police arrested a Perham man Saturday after reports that he had assaulted a visitor and fired a shotgun.

Committee gathering signatures to recall Caribou city councilor

A residents’ committee formed earlier this month to recall Caribou City Councilor Doug Morrell has gathered roughly a quarter of the 1,112 petition signatures required by Dec. 9 to move forward in the matter.

All things brown

I have never been a fan of the color brown, so I was quite surprised when just about 2 1/2 years ago, I went into a local furniture store and decided to purchase a sofa, loveseat, stuffed chair and ottoman -- all in the color brown with just a faint linear olive green stripe.

State to collect unused pesticides in October

Thanks to a project sponsored by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Mainers can dispose of unusable and unwanted pesticides for free in October.

Goughan’s Farm gears up for fall season|

Goughan’s Farm in Caribou is gearing up for the fall season after completing a presidential corn maze and hosting a successful “Feed The County” fundraising event.

Fort Fairfield approves decreased mill rate, appoints Browning to fire and rescue chief

The Fort Fairfield Town Council voted Wednesday to decrease the town’s mill rate from 25.02 to 20.50, a change that will go into effect on Oct. 1 when the town sends residents their annual tax bills.

Protecting those who protect us

On Sept. 11 every year, our country pauses to mourn those we lost on that day in 2001. We also remember all the first responders who lost their lives as a result of trying to help those in need.

COVID-19 pandemic could impact Caribou EMS rates

The city’s EMS rates have been a topic of controversy since the rate to outside towns went from $11.50 per capita to $100 per capita, and neighboring municipalities were initially given roughly two weeks notice before their contracts expired.

Will dry summer affect fall color?

It has been an incredibly dry summer in Aroostook County, and that has some folks wondering how the annual fall foliage show may be affected.

Aroostook League unveils soccer playoff possibilities

Hopes of crowning a high school soccer champion appear to be alive and well following a meeting of the Aroostook League athletic directors Tuesday, Sept. 15.

Agency on Aging launches series to mark Falls Prevention Week

The coronavirus pandemic has changed a lot of things. One thing that’s still the same is that falling down is not a normal part of aging.

A spoonful of sugar

“Thank you, sweetheart. Have a great day!” I accepted my receipt from the young attendant at the drive-through window, and drove ahead to pick up my order.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of September 14, 2020

115 Years Ago - July , 1905 Railroad worker - - Archie Campbell, who has been working at Stockton Springs on the new railroad, is spending a few days at his home in Caribou.

What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of September 14, 2020

Wednesday, Sept. 16 CARIBOU: The County Market, 5-7:30 p.m., 236 Van Buren Road (Haney's). Free. County-made and County-grown products.

Removal of cable news is regrettable

To the editor: More evidence that we in Aroostook County are the “other Maine,” forgotten until needed.

In appreciation of a County woman

To the editor: Thank you for the excellent article about Glenna Johnson Smith. She was an extraordinary person.

UMPI named a 2020 Great College to Work For and spotlighted on honor roll

For the first time ever, a public university in Maine -- the University of Maine at Presque Isle -- has been named one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the 2020 survey by The Great Colleges to Work For program.

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