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

115 Years Ago - Oct. 25, 1905 Hunting trip - - Carl Munson, 13, accompanied his father and uncle on a hunting trip to Big Machias. The hunting party returned with three deer, two of which Earl shot.

Maine deserves a leader, not a bystander

Coronavirus has undoubtedly posed a new and unprecedented set of circumstances for Mainers. Fortunately the Paycheck Protection Program -- authored by our very own Sen. Susan Collins -- helped small businesses and countless Maine workers get through the worst of the economic shutdown last spring.

End the insanity

To the editor: Let’s clear up what a petition for recall is. The petition, first and foremost, does not remove a sitting councilor from the dais. 1,200 signatures of qualified Caribou electors is what it takes to get the recall on the ballot.

Playing sandbox politics

To the editor: I was totally disgusted with Joan Theriault’s letter to the editor this week. Sadly, I agree with other people that it is past time for Theriault to resign from the city council and only play these sandbox politics in her own back yard.

What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of October 20, 2020

Wednesday, Oct. 21 CARIBOU: The County Market, 5-7:30 p.m., 236 Van Buren Road (Haney's). Free. County-made and County-grown products.

Two probable COVID cases launch Caribou schools into remote learning

RSU 39 initiated its "red," or remote learning, plan after two “probable” COVID-19 cases were discovered Tuesday.

Collins gets my vote

To the editor: Through Senator Collins’ leadership Maine veterans have gained a powerful voice in Washington, ensuring we have a strong advocate for veterans’ issues. Now more than ever we need Susan’s continued leadership. As a veteran from Caribou, I am proud to say that Susan is my senator.

Looking out for our neighbors during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Everyone deserves a safe place to call home -- a place where we can be ourselves, relax, and feel accepted and loved. The sad truth is that for many people across our state, this is not a reality.

Caribou Community School clears most hurdles and anticipates November opening

The Caribou Community School project is approaching the finish line, with most major milestones met and others within a week of completion.

UMPI will offer first master’s degree in 117-year history

This fall will mark the first time in the University of Maine at Presque Isle’s 117-year history that a graduate program will be offered.

Teague Park Elementary School demolition begins

Contractors began demolishing Teague Park Elementary School in Caribou on Friday, Oct. 16, with major demolition starting Tuesday, Oct. 19.

GHCA sweeps County middle school championships

Greater Houlton Christian Academy captured both the boys and girls championship crowns at the Aroostook County Middle School Championships Wednesday, Oct. 14.

Hodgdon flexes muscle on East Grand in 14-3 victory

The Hodgdon Hawks netted an impressive win over the East Grand Vikings in girls soccer Monday Oct. 20, scoring 14 goals in a decisive victory.

Rise in U.S. COVID cases could keep border closed indefinitely

Until the U.S. can stem its rise in COVID-19 cases, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the plan is to keep the border between the two countries closed.

County Police, Aroostook Sheriff’s Office to participate in Drug Takeback Day

As part of an effort to combat drug addiction, the Houlton Police Department is partnering with Adopt-A-Block of Aroostook to sponsor the national Drug Takeback Day on Saturday, Oct. 24.

Caribou Viking girls net shutouts

The Caribou Vikings girls soccer team secured two victories during home games last week, with a 5-0 Wednesday win over the Panthers of Central Aroostook and a 2-0 win Friday against the Presque Isle Wildcats.

Madawaska beats Fort Fairfield at home 5-0

The Madawaska boys soccer team beat Fort Fairfield 5-0 at Fort Fairfield Middle/High School on Thursday after a big first half from Brady Gagnon and a shutdown defense from the Owls.

Where is that 1 mil decrease hiding?

To the editor: Don’t blame the new councilors next year for the tax increase you’re going to get. They will just be trying to clean up the mess from a few that are there now.

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