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Utility gives $20,000 to help agency reduce social isolation

Versant Power recently awarded the Aroostook Agency on Aging a $20,000 charitable donation to help improve mental health through increased social supports.

River’s Edge Variety holds ribbon cutting ceremony

A ribbon cutting was held at River’s Edge Variety in Fort Fairfield to celebrate their opening.

RSU 39 approves $250,000 in funding returns to Stockholm, Caribou taxpayers

The RSU 39 school board unanimously approved July 14 a transfer of more than $250,000 in state education funds to taxpayers in Stockholm and Caribou.

Caribou’s Hall of Hometown Heroes tips a hat to the locals who give back

CARIBOU, Maine — Caribou Community School will launch Hall of Hometown Heroes to honor Caribou elementary and middle school graduates who’ve stayed local and contributed to their community. A ceremony to initiate the project will be held on the afternoon of July 29, along with tours of the new school.

Leavitt, Jose take 37th annual Cary Classic titles

For a second time Jamie Leavitt of Millinocket captured the Overall Men’s Winner title at the 37th annual Cary Classic Benefit Golf Tournament held at the Caribou Country Club on Saturday, July 10.

Loring Timing Association celebrates 10,000 sprints at annual bike and car land speed races

A mile and a half in less than 30 seconds -- that’s how fast the quickest racers were completing the course at the former Loring Air Force Base during Loring Timing Association’s 12th annual land speed races.

Maine Potato Blossom Festival challenges field of runners

The Maine Potato Blossom Festival 5-mile road race drew a field of 35 runners and 11 walkers Saturday as part of the week-long festivities.

Maine Potato Blossom Festival ends celebration with annual parade

After weeklong family- and agricultural-themed events, the Maine Potato Blossom Festival ended the weekend with various activities, including the much anticipated parade.

Caribou man to become city’s youngest ever library director

Peter Baldwin will become Caribou Library’s new director this August. At 25, he will be the youngest person to ever hold the position, and the first man.

Aroostook County sees 7 new cases of COVID-19 in one day

Aroostook County is undergoing a small uptick in COVID-19 cases, with seven new cases reported by the Maine Center for Disease Control, bringing the total number of active cases in The County to 18.

Aroostook forming committee to evaluate broadband expansion

A committee to consider the future of broadband in Aroostook County is looking for more participants from across the region as it begins an evaluation of how to expand high-speed internet access.

Potato farmer turned nursing home pioneer’s legacy will live on in Aroostook County

Aroostook County folks are known for their work ethic, a character trait for which Albert “Al” Cyr will long be remembered.

Caribou City Council approves River Road realignment

The Caribou City Council gave its public works department the go-ahead to begin repairs to River Road on the east bank of the Aroostook River. The street, which winds along the edge of the water, has been eroding for the past several years as the river moves beneath it.

VA breaks ground on new Presque Isle clinic

A new, larger facility in Presque Isle will soon replace Caribou’s Veterans Administration health clinic at Cary Medical Center.

Splash pad opens to the delight of Caribou children

After years of anticipation, the Caribou Parks & Recreation Department finally unveiled the city’s new splash pad on Saturday, July 10.

Tenants begin returning to Riverside Motor Court after last week’s fire

A week after an electrical fire did major damage to the Riverside Motor Court apartments on the Access Highway north of Caribou, tenants have begun to return to their apartments.

As state home sales rise, so does interest in ACAP’s homebuyer education class

An increase in the number of year-over-year participants in Aroostook County Action Program’s HoMEworks Homebuyer Education Class may be one sign that a recent surge in the number of local homes purchased in Aroostook County is not coming to an end anytime soon.

Local dentist to lead state dental board

Dr. Norma Desjardins, who practices in Presque Isle, is the new president-elect of the Maine Dental Association Board of Directors following the organization’s annual business meeting in June.

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