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Washburn to hold public hearing on ‘Second Amendment Sanctuary’ resolution

The town of Washburn is planning to hold a public hearing on a resolution that would designate the town a ‘second amendment sanctuary’, to be held at a yet-to-be determined date.

Caribou Criminal Docket, March 2021

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

Aroostook County Commissioners postpone second amendment sanctuary vote

The Aroostook County Commissioners voted to withdraw a resolution to make The County a Second Amendment sanctuary after John DeVeau, the former Maine House Representative and originator of the resolution, requested it be replaced with a new resolution.

What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of July 21, 2021

Wednesday, July 21 CARIBOU: Affected Others group, 10 a.m. at Roads to Recovery, 1 Water St. FMI: sholton@amhc.org, KaytlynRobbins@amhc.org or rspencer@amhc.org.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of July 21, 2021

115 Years Ago - July 17, 1906 Hot weather grows big spuds -- During the hot summer showers the potatoes got away from the farmer; several fields were too big to hoe and many of the fields are in blossom already.

Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services welcome Two LIC program participants

Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services are excited to announce the arrival of participants in the Maine Track MD Program, Wendy Goldman and Jacob MacDonald, to the Pines and Cary team for their nine-month Longitudinal Integrated Clerkships.

MMG Insurance elects new chair and vice chair

MMG Insurance is pleased to announce the election of Samuel W. Collins as chairperson of the company’s board of directors. He has served as a director of the board since 2001. Collins is the president of S.W. Collins Company based in Caribou with locations throughout Maine.

River’s Edge Variety holds ribbon cutting ceremony

A ribbon cutting was held at River’s Edge Variety in Fort Fairfield to celebrate their opening.

RSU 39 approves $250,000 in funding returns to Stockholm, Caribou taxpayers

The RSU 39 school board unanimously approved July 14 a transfer of more than $250,000 in state education funds to taxpayers in Stockholm and Caribou.

Caribou’s Hall of Hometown Heroes tips a hat to the locals who give back

CARIBOU, Maine — Caribou Community School will launch Hall of Hometown Heroes to honor Caribou elementary and middle school graduates who’ve stayed local and contributed to their community. A ceremony to initiate the project will be held on the afternoon of July 29, along with tours of the new school.

Leavitt, Jose take 37th annual Cary Classic titles

For a second time Jamie Leavitt of Millinocket captured the Overall Men’s Winner title at the 37th annual Cary Classic Benefit Golf Tournament held at the Caribou Country Club on Saturday, July 10.

Maine Potato Blossom Festival ends celebration with annual parade

After weeklong family- and agricultural-themed events, the Maine Potato Blossom Festival ended the weekend with various activities, including the much anticipated parade.

Caribou man to become city’s youngest ever library director

Peter Baldwin will become Caribou Library’s new director this August. At 25, he will be the youngest person to ever hold the position, and the first man.

Aroostook County sees 7 new cases of COVID-19 in one day

Aroostook County is undergoing a small uptick in COVID-19 cases, with seven new cases reported by the Maine Center for Disease Control, bringing the total number of active cases in The County to 18.

Aroostook forming committee to evaluate broadband expansion

A committee to consider the future of broadband in Aroostook County is looking for more participants from across the region as it begins an evaluation of how to expand high-speed internet access.

Potato farmer turned nursing home pioneer’s legacy will live on in Aroostook County

Aroostook County folks are known for their work ethic, a character trait for which Albert “Al” Cyr will long be remembered.

Caribou City Council approves River Road realignment

The Caribou City Council gave its public works department the go-ahead to begin repairs to River Road on the east bank of the Aroostook River. The street, which winds along the edge of the water, has been eroding for the past several years as the river moves beneath it.

VA breaks ground on new Presque Isle clinic

A new, larger facility in Presque Isle will soon replace Caribou’s Veterans Administration health clinic at Cary Medical Center.

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