Caribou

6 days ago

Fort Fairfield hires experienced events planner as Maine Potato Blossom Festival director

FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — For more than seven decades, the Maine Potato Blossom Festival has been one of the premier  summertime traditions in Aroostook County. This celebration of our agricultural roots has been hosted in Fort Fairfield, once the Potato Capital of the World, since 1947 and attracts thousands of visitors to the region. The […]

7 days ago

Caribou area From our Files – Week of November 13, 2024

25 Years Ago – Nov. 17, 1999
Center of attention — More than 200 people and a U.S. senator attended the open house Saturday for the nearly complete Ralph and Dorothy Allen Center for Women and Children’s Health at the Cary Medical Center.

7 days ago

Helping our older residents thrive

Research shows that as we age, most of us want to remain in the communities we know and love, with access to essential services that support a healthy, fulfilling life.

1 week ago

Aroostook Hospice Foundation achieves $150,000 Matching Grant Campaign goal

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – The Aroostook Hospice Foundation is thrilled to announce the success of its recent Matching Grant Campaign, which raised an astounding $150,000 for the Aroostook House of Comfort. This achievement was made possible through the community’s generosity and a $75,000 match pledged by an anonymous donor. Launched in June, the campaign quickly […]

1 week ago

The County Crossword for Nov. 13, 2024

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.