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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.

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.

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.

Maine LUPC rejects Wolfden proposal to narrow evaluation for Pickett Mountain mine bid

The Maine Land Use Planning Commission denied a request to reduce its evaluation of a rezoning petition from a Canadian company interested in establishing a mineral mine on Pickett Mountain, located near Mt. Chase in northern Penobscot County.

Wolfden mine request to narrow Land Use Planning Commission review receives backlash

A petition to rezone 528 acres of land near Pickett Mountain to allow construction of a mine in northern Maine has been roiled into some controversy ahead of a Maine Land Use Planning Commission meeting on Sept. 16.

UMPI named a 2020 Great College to Work For and spotlighted on honor roll

For the first time ever, a public university in Maine -- the University of Maine at Presque Isle -- has been named one of the best colleges in the nation to work for, according to the 2020 survey by The Great Colleges to Work For program.

Former Caribou City Clerk surprised with prestigious statewide award

Former Caribou City Clerk Jayne Farrin had no idea she would receive the prestigious Ethelyn Stuart Marthia Award during the Maine Town and City Clerk Association’s annual meeting held virtually on Sept. 15.

E-waste Recycling Day sees big turnout in Houlton

A long line of vehicles looped around the parking lot of St. Mary’s Catholic Church on Saturday, Sept. 12, each carrying old computers, televisions, desktop printers and other pieces of old technology to be recycled.

Local instructor achieves doctorate

This summer NMCC physics instructor Shari Ward completed her EdD in performance improvement leadership through Capella University, placing her among the 1 percent of Aroostook adults with doctorate-level education.

Reno’s Family Restaurant to close on Sept. 30

Reno’s Family Restaurant, a staple in Caribou for more than 55 years, announced on Facebook Monday that it would be closing on Sept. 30.

New hires this fall at NMCC

This fall Northern Maine Community College welcomes two new full-time faculty members and one staff member to the team.

United Way of Aroostook kicks off 2020 campaign with coat drive

The United Way of Aroostook will kick off its 2020 campaign on Friday, Sept. 18, by campaigning for coats.

Aroostook County Brew and Wine Festival canceled

The Aroostook County Brew and Wine Festival planned for October will be canceled because of COVID-19 restrictions, organizers said Friday.

Par & Grill reopens in new location just months after closing for COVID-19 pandemic

The Par & Grill restaurant had been a popular spot for years on Bennett Drive, one of the busiest streets in Caribou. But the restaurant had to shut down on March 18 due to government restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Council discusses city-wide business improvement program

Caribou City Council had a first read on a proposed community improvement grant program that would be open to all businesses in the city.

Maine Hope Center and ACAP give clothes away to families struggling from pandemic

On Tuesday, Sept. 8 and Wednesday, Sept. 9, the Aroostook County Action Program in Presque Isle gave away clothes to residents as part of its response to the economic effects of the COVID-19 in Aroostook County.

Houlton Regional Hospital unveils Angel Gown program

Families who lose babies during pregnancy, no matter the stage, suffer an overwhelming sense of grief at a time when they had anticipated such joy.

Downtown Houlton businesses reflect on changes made since COVID pandemic

The arrival of several new businesses around Main Street and Market Square have helped remake the downtown Houlton area, providing new venues along with the legacy stores that have been around for decades.

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