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Project Grad students receive $2,000 donation in honor of late teacher

Belinda Ouellette recently donated $2,000 to the Caribou Project Graduation program after students helped her clean the home she shared with her husband, Dale.

‘Potential violent parent’ causes lockdown in Caribou school

Teague Park Elementary School went into a “soft lockdown” Thursday following an incident in the parking lot with a “potential violent parent."

New Fort Fairfield ice rink to open soon for skating enthusiasts

In the coming weeks, the parks and recreation department will create an 80-foot rink that will be located adjacent to the Fort Fairfield Town Office on 18 Community Center Drive, on the same land where children play basketball in the summer.

Maine viewers deserve access to local media now more than ever

During this time of increasingly fractious and divisive political rhetoric, local media institutions like this newspaper and local broadcast television stations are more important for our democracy than ever before.

Mapleton man rediscovers family photo album thanks to PI resident

Only a week after Kirk Lilley told The Star-Herald about a mysterious photo album that he had come across, the Presque Isle resident was able to give the album back to a member of the family that once owned it.

Limestone plans ‘Nutcracker’ themed parade for Dec. 8

The streets of Limestone will be lined with holiday festivities during the town’s annual Holiday Light Parade on Sunday, Dec. 8.

Commissioners approve 2020 budget for The County

During a public hearing in Caribou, Aroostook County Commissioners approved the 2020 budget for The County and the unorganized territories.

Ways to report sports results

With the winter sports season soon underway, the newspaper is seeking the help of area coaches in reporting results in a timely manner.

Number of schools close in the wake of snow storms

A number of schools across The County will close early in the wake of heavy snow expected to continue until the afternoon.

Caribou area From our Files – December 2, 2019

115 Years Ago - Nov. 30, 1904 Road -- A letter from Mapleton to the Bangor Commercial is again agitating the building of a steam road from Squa Pan to New Sweden.

Bank promotes new senior credit analyst

Katahdin Trust has announced the promotion of Sarah Gardiner to senior credit analyst.

Storm could bring nine inches of snow to parts of The County

Residents of Aroostook County and other parts of Maine are bracing for another winter storm that could dump up to 9 inches of snow on parts of the region Monday night into Tuesday.

Aroostook County Grand Jury hands up November indictments

An Aroostook County Grand Jury handed up the following indictments in November. Aroostook County District Attorney Todd Collins released the indictment list on Wednesday.

Progressive Realty celebrates 30th anniversary

Progressive Realty in Caribou recently celebrated 30 years of business during a Nov. 25 open house where current owner Cathy Duffy and her staff said they were confident that the business will keep going strong for years to come.

Unique seashell collection donated to Nylander Museum

Caribou City Council unanimously accepted a sizable donation of seashells on behalf of the Nylander Museum of Natural History on Nov. 25.

State should join Mainers in supporting local business

Mainers like to shop local, and that extends well beyond the holiday season. Whether it’s purchasing local produce from family-run farms or buying quality, handcrafted goods for loved ones, Maine people recognize the value of keeping their hard-earned dollars local.

Fighting back against Social Security scam criminals

It is estimated that America’s seniors lose a staggering $2.9 billion each year to an ever-growing array of financial exploitation schemes and scams.

Progressive Realty donates $4,500 to new school project

The staff at Progressive Realty recently donated $4,500 toward the new Caribou Community School project, which is slated for completion next August.

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