Caribou

3 weeks ago

The adventure

Ellie stood at the counter, her hands at her side. It was always so noisy in the early morning. She would wait patiently for her coffee cup to be filled with the luscious brew that magically came from her favorite breakfast blend pod.

3 weeks ago

The County Crossword for May 27, 2026

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.

3 weeks ago

The clock

The small bungalow was constructed close to the edge of the lake. Lines of lush marigolds, pansies, tiny rose bushes and a scattering of geraniums were on the lawn.

3 weeks ago

More Maine police departments are leasing cruisers

The odometer in the Caribou Police Department’s oldest cruiser is nearing 175,000 miles. Nearly half the department’s cruisers are more than 8 years old. Caribou spent nearly $100,000 on two new cruisers within the last year and roughly double the industry average on maintenance for its aging fleet. And vehicles aren’t getting any cheaper.  Officers […]

4 weeks ago

37-year Caribou Police veteran dies after battle with ALS

A 37-year veteran of the Caribou Police Department died Thursday morning after a battle with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, the department announced on social media.  Doug Bell retired from the force in January of 2025. He was diagnosed with ALS, a progressive disease that attacks nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, shortly […]