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Caribou area From our Files – Week of May 31, 2023

115 Years Ago - May 28, 1908 Improvements and extensions -- G. M. Morgan has been making some improvements in the interior of his furniture store, building on a wide shelf or extension, giving him 270 more square feet of room, which was much needed on account of his large stock of goods.

Caribou pays tribute to fallen soldiers on Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, residents and local veterans groups wanted to make sure the sacrifices of fallen soldiers are never forgotten.

Caribou to celebrate 10 years of Thursdays on Sweden Street

Caribou's premier summer festival is turning 10 this summer and city leaders hope people come out for the celebration.

Cary has ribbon cutting ceremony for new OB Unit

We had the pleasure of holding a ribbon cutting in celebration of Cary Medical Center’s New OB Unit. This new unit will give labor, delivery, post-partum, auxiliary facilities, and primary care new meanings in Caribou.

‘Turning the Tide on Lung Cancer’ conference highlights the importance of screenings

On Thursday, May 18 Cary Medical Center hosted the virtual conference “Turning the Tide on Lung Cancer” highlighting the importance of low dose CT lung cancer screening. Two keynote speakers, Dr. Kim-Lori Sandler and Dr. Michael Gieske, addressed their respective work and research as it relates to lung cancer screening.

NMCC proudly acknowledges six employees’ children at 2023 Commencement

Graduation day is always an anticipated event for the Northern Maine Community College campus community; however, this year several employees took extra pride as their own children crossed the stage on May 13.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of May 24, 2023

115 Years Ago - May 21, 1908 Accepted the position -- Miss Maude Jacobs, who recently graduated from Miss Beal’s school of shorthand in Bangor, has accepted a position with W. C. Spaulding, taking the place made vacant by the resignation of mIss Faustina Briggs.

Retiring code enforcement officer remains committed to serving Caribou

Ken Murchison may be stepping down as a city employee, but the Caribou native plans to continue serving his community for years to come.

Caribou Viking Riders ATV Club announces official launch

Caribou Viking Riders will be hosting their kick-off BBQ sponsored by180 Sealcoating, taking place at the Otter St. Park N Ride in Caribou on Saturday, May 27 featuring entertainment from Soundstage Music & Karaoke.

Maine Veterans’ Homes Caribou administrator receives national award

The American College of Health Care Administrators honors Melissa Graham, multi-level long term care administrator of Maine Veterans' Homes in Caribou, with the 2023 Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award. Only 2 percent of facilities nationwide met the initial selection criteria.

Caribou City Council appoints members to development committee, Nylander board

Caribou is starting a new economic development committee and relaunching the board of the once popular Nylander Museum.

Houlton/GHCA track and field competes for county championships

Warm weather and sunshine made for some great racing conditions on Friday, May 19 as the Houlton/GHCA track and field team rounded out the Aroostook County schedule with the league championships hosted by Caribou High School. Several athletes were able to hit new career best marks and we even had two young ladies claim a couple individual County championships as well.

Susan Collins tells hometown students to work together despite differences

If Caribou students take one thing away from their visit with Susan Collins on Monday, the senator hopes they can put aside political differences and work toward their community's greater good.

Two Aroostook County principals named to MPA board

Two Aroostook County principals have been named to the Maine Principals’ Association Board of Directors, a committee that oversees the professional division of the organization.

Citywide yard sale draws in large crowds to Caribou

Visitors to Caribou had plenty of chances to seek out unique bargains during the annual citywide yard sale.

olunteer driver program receives donation

The Caribou Area Ride Service recently received a donation from the S.W. Collins Company in Caribou. The donation of $340 comes from the Community Grant Fund which seeks input from the store’s customers and then proportions donations to local nonprofit organizations.

Aroostook Agency wants to break down barriers for older residents as technology advances

Aroostook Agency on Aging is celebrating 50 years of service as the agency looks for better ways to break down barriers to services older people may need, and to support the aging population through technology.

Caribou, Stockholm residents approve $22 million budget for RSU 39

Residents of RSU 39 (Caribou and Stockholm) have approved a 2023-2024 school budget with a 5.8 percent increase over last year's budget.

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