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Brunswick aerospace company bluShift could launch rocket at Loring by month’s end

bluShift Aerospace of Brunswick may be able to launch the Stardust 1.0 rocket at the Loring Commerce Centre before the end of the month, but the company has not confirmed any specific dates as of Jan. 22.

Caribou Criminal Docket, August 2020

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

Hospital begins community vaccination program

Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services have begun a COVID-19 community vaccination program. After completing vaccines for front-line hospital workers and other health care providers the hospital and Pines have started to schedule individuals 70 and over to get the first dose of the Moderna vaccine.

Volunteers make sure County pets don’t go hungry

Volunteers at Caribou’s Halfway Home Pet Rescue Free Pet Food Pantry recently distributed $2,567 worth of food, purchased from Sleeper’s, thanks to grant funding that not only helped animals, but gave the pet rescue a new mission.

Beloved Caribou daycare provider retires after 45 years

After opening her home to hundreds of neighborhood children in Caribou for the past four decades, creating lifelong memories and friendships, beloved daycare provider Mary Pike is retiring.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of January 18, 2021

100 Years Ago - Jan. 20, 1921 Food sale in Stockholm -- A food sale was held at the high school with a variety of homemade food including cakes, breads and candy. The proceeds will be used to purchase a piano for the school.

AMHC is the local StrengthenME provider in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock counties

Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. (AMHC) is pleased to be the local provider for StrengthenME in Aroostook, Washington and Hancock counties. StrengthenME is Maine’s behavioral health and resiliency response to COVID-19, providing free stress management, wellness, and resiliency resources.

What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of January 18, 2021

Wednesday, Jan. 20 CARIBOU: Yoga, 9:30 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center. FMI: 493-1278.

3 Aroostook County nursing homes recovering from COVID-19 outbreaks

Three Aroostook County nursing homes are recovering from COVID-19 outbreaks that took the lives of 14 residents.

Aroostook schools given approval to stay with ‘green’ model of learning

Schools across the region have maintained their "green" status from the Maine Department of Education, which means they can hold in-person classes, after-school activities and sports if COVID-19 has not greatly impacted their district.

Caribou High School staying green after discovering positive COVID case

One positive case of COVID-19 was discovered in Caribou High School on Jan. 14, according to a letter to parents from RSU 39 Superintendent Tim Doak, who said the school will continue to stay open under the green model.

City approves reimbursement for Porvair Filtration Group

Caribou City Council voted to approve a $14,694.75 reimbursement for Porvair Filtration Group on Jan. 11 as part of a four-year agreement that runs through October 2022.

Council recognizes members for years of service

Caribou City Council recognized outgoing library board member Jan Murchison and the passing of long-time city employee Gil Dufour during a Jan. 11 meeting.

Aroostook employers urged to promote “recovery-friendly” workplace initiatives

With the opioid crisis continuing its hold on Maine residents, local employers are beginning to learn more about how to help current and prospective employees who are in recovery and looking to re-enter the workforce.

National Guard facility in Presque Isle to open in spring 2021

The new $18.3 million Maine National Guard building in Presque Isle will officially open this spring, according to a Guard spokesperson.

Pantry helps owners in need feed their pets

Volunteers recently loaded a shipment of pet food and cat litter for the Halfway Home Pet Rescue Free Pet Food Pantry.

What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of January 12, 2021

Wednesday, Jan. 13 CARIBOU: Yoga, 9:30 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center. FMI: 493-1278. CARIBOU: NA, 4 p.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center. FMI: Elamoreau@AMHC.org, rspencer@AMHC.org or kjalbert@AMHC.org.

Rollover sends woman, children to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries

A woman and two minor children were transported to Cary Medical Center in Caribou with non-life threatening injuries following a single-vehicle crash on the New Sweden Road in Caribou.

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