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Caribou area children create Virtual Stations of the Cross on YouTube

Parishes often include the Stations of the Cross in their Lenten observances because it is a season in which we are called to deeper prayer and reflection on Christ’s Passion and death.

Visiting vet and team care for 180 felines at Caribou clinic

Dr. Beth Sperry and her medical team from the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland tended to 180 cats in four days during a free spay/neuter clinic in Caribou in February.

Caribou establishes charter committee

The city of Caribou established a charter committee on Feb. 22, which will go through the text of the charter and clarify certain aspects of the document.

Caribou Criminal Docket, October 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse October 2020.

Caribou Criminal Docket, November 2020

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse in November 2020.

Northern Lighthouse launches case management program for homeless youth

Northern Lighthouse, LLC, a provider of mental and behavioral health services in Aroostook County, hopes to expand its direct outreach to local youth who are experiencing homelessness through a new case management program.

Hundreds turn out for Catholic Charities food giveaway in Houlton

Cars were backed up onto Military Street in Houlton on the morning of Wednesday, Feb. 24, causing traffic jams as people sought the perishable food items being given out at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.

Caribou considers becoming state’s third Second Amendment Sanctuary city

Caribou City Council will consider declaring the city a Second Amendment Sanctuary during its next regular meeting March 8.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of February 22, 2021

100 Years Ago - Feb. 24, 1921 Looking to set up shop -- Frank Johnson of Caribou was a business caller who was in town a few days this past week, looking over the site for a barbershop, also calling on his brothers, Lewis and George Johnson.

Woodland approves town meeting warrant

Woodland selectmen during a Feb. 23 meeting signed and approved the warrant for the upcoming town meeting, which will take place at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, March 16, in the public works garage.

What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of February 22, 2021

Wednesday, Feb. 24 CARIBOU: Yoga, 9:30 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center. FMI: 493-1278.

Caribou Men’s Bowling League Results – As of Feb. 5, 2021

Teams Peterson’s Portable Toilets (16-8), Sports Inn (16-8), County Federal Credit Union (12-12), Fournier’s Transportation (10-14), Knights of Columbus (10-14), Dead River (8-16),

Caribou Men’s Bowling League Results – As of Feb. 12, 2021

Teams Sports Inn (26-10), County Federal Credit Union (22-14), Peterson’s Portable Toilets (20-16), Fournier’s Transportation (18-18), Knights of Columbus (12-24), Dead River (10-26),

Job Corps donates nearly $2,500 to aid community

The Loring Job Corps Center in Limestone recently donated nearly $2,500, proceeds from a unique fundraiser, to support a local organization.

Caribou Men’s Bowling League Results – As of Feb. 19, 2021

Teams Sports Inn (36-12), Peterson’s Portable Toilets (32-16), County Federal Credit Union (28-20), Fournier’s Transportation (24-24), Knights of Columbus (12-36), Dead River (12-36).

Bill could give Loring Development Authority early access to critical funding

A bill that would give the Loring Development Authority early access to funds typically given in July is about to go before the full Senate and House for additional votes in the Maine Legislature.

Limestone planning ‘Winter Fun Day’

Ice skating, snowshoeing, music, hot dog roasting, painting and even a bonfire will be offered at Limestone’s Winter Fun Day event on Feb. 27.

Caribou’s 2021 events face an uncertain future

The future of Caribou’s annual events, like Thursdays on Sweden, the city-wide yard sale and the Caribou Marathon, is still uncertain this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but city events and marketing coordinator Christina Kane-Gibson is hopeful for the future.

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