Caribou

7 months ago

Remembering an American hero

The heartbreaking story of Pfc. Gilman M. Sirois is a poignant reminder of the selflessness and bravery that defined a generation of young men who gave everything for our freedom.

7 months ago

A Memorial Day memory

It was Memorial Day weekend and some close friends of my parents had been asked to create a specifically designed parade entry, one emphasizing the process of aging. 

7 months ago

Beware of crypto scams

To the editor:
It is very likely that most Mainers, even if they have never used a cryptocurrency ATM, have seen them in neighborhood grocery stores, convenience stores or liquor stores.

7 months ago

Red Cross honors County volunteers

The American Red Cross of Northern New England recently honored several Aroostook County volunteers with the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

7 months ago

Tardie earns two degrees

Patrick T. Tardie II graduated from Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, on Saturday, May 4, with a double major, earning bachelor of science degrees in marine biology and biology.  He is the son of Paul Sr. and Yvonne Tardie of Washburn. His final semester grade point average was 3.86, above the 3.3 standard for placement […]

7 months ago

A longtime Presque Isle grocery store is closing

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A grocery store that has been part of Presque Isle for decades will close its doors at the end of Thursday. Steaks N’ Stuff, owned by brothers Jimmy and Joe Donahue, will close at 6 p.m., Jimmy Donahue announced earlier Thursday on Facebook. The store is closing for purely personal reasons, […]

7 months ago

Wintergreen to feature local artist Cote in June

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Wintergreen Arts Center will feature local artist Lynn M. Cote during the month of June. The opening reception of Cote’s show will be held Friday evening, June 6 from 6-7:45 p.m. during Presque Isle’s First Friday Art Walk. Live music will be provided by Janice Santos. Cote was born, raised and […]