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One new COVID-19 case detected in southern Aroostook area

One new case of COVID-19 has been detected after a person tested positive for the virus at Houlton Regional Hospital on Saturday.

Crash near Houlton Walmart leaves one person hospitalized

A car crash near the intersection of Ludlow Road and North Street in Houlton, near the entrance to Walmart, occurred in the morning of Sept. 21, around 9:30 a.m.

Perham man arrested on charges of firing shotgun recklessly and operating ATV under the influence

Police arrested a Perham man Saturday after reports that he had assaulted a visitor and fired a shotgun.

Committee gathering signatures to recall Caribou city councilor

A residents’ committee formed earlier this month to recall Caribou City Councilor Doug Morrell has gathered roughly a quarter of the 1,112 petition signatures required by Dec. 9 to move forward in the matter.

Mapleton residents voice opinions on marijuana ordinance in public meeting

The Mapleton marijuana ordinance would permit medical and recreational cannabis stores as well as marijuana testing facilities, cultivation and manufacturing sites within town limits if they followed several security and zoning regulations.

Disc golf course ready for use

Some of the projects that the Houlton Rotary Club take part in are a little longer “in the making” than others.

Two injured in head-on crash in Mapleton construction zone

Two people were injured after a head-on crash in a construction zone on Main Street in Mapleton on Friday afternoon.

Fire destroys sawmill at Katahdin Forest Products in Oakfield

A Sept. 16 fire at Katahdin Forest Products left one of its sawmill buildings totally destroyed, as well as most of the equipment inside it.

State to collect unused pesticides in October

Thanks to a project sponsored by the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry's Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, Mainers can dispose of unusable and unwanted pesticides for free in October.

Goughan’s Farm gears up for fall season|

Goughan’s Farm in Caribou is gearing up for the fall season after completing a presidential corn maze and hosting a successful “Feed The County” fundraising event.

Fort Fairfield approves decreased mill rate, appoints Browning to fire and rescue chief

The Fort Fairfield Town Council voted Wednesday to decrease the town’s mill rate from 25.02 to 20.50, a change that will go into effect on Oct. 1 when the town sends residents their annual tax bills.

County women expand herbal tea business with new ventures

When Jan Grieco retired from teaching two years ago, she began to experiment with making herbal teas at her home in Perham, unaware that her hobby would soon turn into a full-fledged business.

What legacy are we leaving?

To the Editor: My father taught us to “Always leave a place better than you found it.” As I write this the sky overhead is a solid gray. A local weatherman says this is due to the smoke from countless fires burning out of control in several western states.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of September 21, 2020

Lately a lot of kitties have gone missing. It seems like we get messages or phone calls daily. There are so many predators out there and they are coming closer and closer to town. At the sanctuary alone we have seen bobcats, lynx and yes even bear.

Protecting those who protect us

On Sept. 11 every year, our country pauses to mourn those we lost on that day in 2001. We also remember all the first responders who lost their lives as a result of trying to help those in need.

Democrat running for central Aroostook Maine House seat drops out

A Republican incumbent in the Maine House will be running unopposed in a Central Aroostook district after the Democratic candidate dropped out.

COVID-19 pandemic could impact Caribou EMS rates

The city’s EMS rates have been a topic of controversy since the rate to outside towns went from $11.50 per capita to $100 per capita, and neighboring municipalities were initially given roughly two weeks notice before their contracts expired.

SAD 1 announces fall sports plans, school reopening successful so far

All sports programs at SAD 1 have been approved to begin in accordance with state health guidelines.

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