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DEP reminds Mainers of what not to flush

Properly functioning sewer systems are extremely important for the protection of public health and to reduce the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

Celebration of new ownership of Burger Boy

Burger Boy of Caribou recently celebrated its opening under new ownership with a ribbon cutting hosted by the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.

Following social distancing guidelines, town meetings in The County plan to go remote

When towns and cities in Aroostook County convene for their next council meetings, the public won’t be attending -- at least not in person.

Open water fishing is a mite early in The County

I’m pretty sure the guy who came up with the idea of open water fishing season beginning on April 1 each year wasn’t from Aroostook County.

Caribou councilor calls out superintendent over potential budget increase

Caribou city councilor Doug Morrell accused RSU 39 (Caribou and Stockholm) of lying to the public about the costs of a new pre-kindergarten through eighth grade school being constructed.

AR Gould closes some health centers as virus precaution

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Light AR Gould Hospital announced on Monday, March 30, that it’s changing protocols in light of the COVID-19 health crisis include the temporary closure and redirected use of its primary care health centers.

United airline cuts local flights

Officials with the City of Presque Isle announced that United Airlines has reduced its service in all areas, including at the Presque Isle International Airport.

Maine Potato Board Visits Washington, D.C.

Several members of the Maine Potato Board recently met with U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, while in Washington, D.C., for the National Potato Council Fly-In annual meeting.

Community comes together to help Caribou Fire and Ambulance Department

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout the state, the local community has come together to help the Caribou Fire and Ambulance Department through making several donations.

Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office says suspects are falsely claiming to have COVID-19

On Friday, Aroostook County Sheriff Shawn Gillen said law enforcement agencies across The County were battling a disturbing new trend -- suspects falsely claiming they have COVID-19.

Caribou company gives to hospital cancer fund

The United Insurance Agency in Caribou recently presented the Jefferson Cary Foundation with a donation in support of the foundation’s 2019 Annual Appeal fundraising campaign.

Auxiliary presents $1,000 scholarship

Riley Elizabeth McNeal of Caribou was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Cary Medical Center Auxiliary.

Cary Medical Center updates visitation policy

Cary Medical Center is asking patients and visitors to only use the emergency room entrance, where they will be screened prior to entering the building.

Agency on Aging warns senior citizens of COVID-19-related phone, internet scams

With fears of COVID-19 on the rise, there has also been an increase in medical-related scams targeting senior citizens, who are among the people most vulnerable to infection.

Solid waste corporation enacts new protections

Aroostook Waste Solutions announced March 24 that they would initiate additional protective measures, including requiring landfill customers to remain in their vehicles when conducting transactions at the sites.

Three regional health centers receive $116,000 to battle COVID-19

Three local area health centers are among 18 throughout the state to share a combined $1,083,790 to increase their capabilities to deal with the coronavirus outbreak.

County producers join food pick-up directory

Several Aroostook County agricultural producers have joined an effort by the University of Maine Cooperative Extension to offer consumers safe methods to obtain their products.

Caribou looking to help businesses affected by COVID-19

With recent state and federal orders to close non-essential businesses and limiting access to others, Caribou City Council discussed offering assistance to local businesses as they struggle to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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