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PI International Airport planning for normal summer flight schedule

Presque Isle International Airport is expecting to see a substantial increase in travelers this summer and is planning to adapt the flight schedule to meet that demand.

City Council decides to get more answers before offering facade improvement funds this fall

The Caribou City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday, April 20, to table a discussion regarding the expansion of the Facade Improvement Grant Program to include a fall award until questions about compliance and program cost can be answered.

Caribou Library plans virtual, in-person activities for remainder of spring

After a year of hosting mostly virtual activities for the community, the Caribou Public Library is encouraging people to check out fun, small-scale activities while remaining safe.

Bishop Deeley announces priest assignments and retirements

Bishop Robert Deeley has announced the following priest assignments and retirements. All assignments are effective Friday, July 30.

Quinlan earns Principal’s Award

Alaina Quinlan of Caribou, a senior at Caribou High School, has been selected to receive the 2021 Principal's Award, Principal Dr. Eric McGough announced.

Maine State Police Troop F Report, April 12-18, 2021

The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to a number of calls for service during the period of April 12-18, including the following.

Organizations unite to fill gaps for local families

When a gap in services was realized, three local organizations pulled together to help serve families throughout Aroostook County.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of April 19, 2021

100 Years Ago - April 20, 1921 At the Houlton court -- Nearly all of Caribou’s lawyers were in Houlton Tuesday for the opening of the court sessions.

Cary to host virtual Building a Recovery Community event May 13

Cary Medical Center will host a virtual event, “Building a Recovery Community,” on Thursday, May 13 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The event is being planned as an activity during National Hospital Week.

Cary 100 Miles in 100 Days Fitness Challenge tops 300 participants

Cary Medical Center’s 100 Miles in 100 Days Fitness Challenge got off to a great start. The challenge which began officially on April 1, has registered over 300 participants from throughout the County and beyond. The goal of the challenge is to get people to walk 100 miles in 100 days and track their progress to win prizes.

COVID-19 pandemic delays Collins Pond Dam repairs, fishway installation

A plan to repair the more than 100-year-old Collins Pond Dam and install a new fishway has been delayed due to COVID-19 restrictions, according to Gary Marquis, superintendent of Caribou Parks and Recreation.

Conservation and preservation, Part 2

The first Earth Day, a “teach-in,” was April 22, 1970. The purpose was to put legal and regulatory environmental protections on the federal agenda through an increase in public awareness.

Agency can help pinpoint health insurance benefits

As of April 1, 2021, people seeking health insurance and those who are already enrolled in a plan on MaineHealth.org will see new discounts on health insurance premiums due to the American Rescue Plan. Many people who have lost their job this year qualify for even more generous subsidies.

Recapturing the promise of youth

I cannot help but wonder when I will actually grow up. When will I abandon my love for soft rock music, limit my wardrobe, give away all of my beautiful jewelry, sell my PT Cruiser, donate my many books, learn to pass up the occasional cheeseburger, and accept the fact that Bigfoot may not exist after all? Hopefully never, my friends.

Drug Take Back Day to be held Saturday

Aroostook County law enforcement agencies will participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 24.

What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of April 19, 2021

Wednesday, April 21 CARIBOU: Tai Chi for Better Health and Balance, 9-10 a.m., hosted by Aroostook Agency on aging at the Caribou Wellness Center. Instructed by Diane Parent. $20 suggested donation. FMI or to register, contact Jane Hanson, 764-3396.

NMCC secures grant for $1M EMS simulation lab expansion

Construction will soon be underway at Northern Maine Community College to develop an emergency medical service simulation lab. The expansion is part of an ongoing effort to use simulated environments to provide near real-world experiences to students in supervised training settings.

Millar Civic Center returns to action as it hosts gun show

After being closed down for much of the COVID-19 pandemic, the John Millar Civic Center welcomed back guests the weekend of April 17-18 for the Houlton Gun Show.

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