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Limestone Development Foundation and Limestone Chamber of Commerce are merging

The Limestone Chamber of Commerce and Limestone Development Foundation recently held a joint-meeting on Nov. 19 in which a small number of guests convened at the Loring Bunker Inn and others attended via Zoom. The organizations announced their plan to merge, elected officials and board members and discussed projects and businesses within the town.

Pronto Burrito and Big Cheese Pizza temporarily closing due to potential COVID-19 exposures

Two central Aroostook restaurants temporarily closed their doors due to potential exposure to COVID-19, a new development for local restaurants as cases continue to rise across The County.

AMHC seeks community feedback on opioid abuse

Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc. recently received a Health Resources Services Administration Rural Community Opioid Response Planning grant for $200,000, which aims to reduce the morbidity and mortality of substance use disorder, including opioid use disorder in Aroostook County.

FF police chief recognizes sergeant for investigation, fire chief welcomes new deputy

During the latest Fort Fairfield Town Council meeting, director of public safety Shawn Newell recognized Sgt. Ryan Eagles for his work in a recently closed drug overdose investigation.

New Teague Park now in the city’s hands

The new Teague Park facility is now in the city of Caribou’s hands after the City Council accepted a quit claim deed on behalf of the school administration during a Nov. 16 meeting. The park was relocated across the street from its former Bennett Drive location as part of the $54 million Caribou Community School project.

Nursing simulation center gives UMPI and UMFK students real-life experiences

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — On an average day in class, University of Maine at Presque Isle nursing students Rachel Stetson and Sarah Sutherland check patient vital signs and heart beats, ask patients how they are feeling and perform quick interventions during health emergencies.

Limestone Knights of Columbus receives Star Council Award

The Limestone Knights of Columbus recently received the Star Council Award, an honor given when a council reaches the requirements for three individual awards within a single fraternal year.

Council recognizes city’s Blight Committee’s work

Caribou City Council on Nov. 17 formally recognized Blight Committee members who researched and compiled information for the city’s Blight Toolkit -- an extensive resource released earlier this year that guides the city through handling significant property and neighborhood decay.

Caribou looking at city reserves for splash pad, future park improvements

With the new Teague Park now in the city’s hands, Caribou City Council explored the possibility of using reserve monies to fund future work at the new facility during a Nov. 16 meeting.

What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of November 16, 2020

Wednesday, Nov. 18 CARIBOU: Yoga, 9:30 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center. FMI: 493-1278.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of November 16, 2020

115 Years Ago - Nov. 22, 1905 Some fine skating -- Skating on the river above the dam has been exceptionally fine during the past week and hundreds have taken advantage of the smooth ice.

Police arrest Caribou man in connection with alleged stabbing

A Caribou man sought in connection with an alleged stabbing was apprehended Tuesday, Nov. 17.

Border Patrol Family Network creates community for officers’ families

Members of the United States Customs and Border Patrol often find themselves transferred from location to location, oftentimes to vastly different parts of the country.

Caribou Public Library reduces fines if patrons donate food

The Caribou Public Library is accepting food donations for the entire month, with each donation reducing 10 cents from any late fees incurred before November.

NMCC esports team to host live video gaming fundraiser in December

Northern Maine Community College's Falcon esports team will host a 24-hour live video gaming event, starting on Saturday, Dec. 5, that will raise funds for three area organizations.

Waterville native grew up with 13 siblings

Robert Ouellette grew up in Waterville, the youngest of 13 brothers and sisters. Nicknamed “Frenchie,” Bob left school before graduating to help support his large family. He worked in maintenance at an area grocery store and at a chemical plant in Farmington.

Caribou Legion honors servicemen and women during Veterans Day ceremony

Caribou American Legion Post 15 held a brief Veterans Day ceremony outside the Caribou Fire Department on Nov. 11 -- at 11:11 a.m. -- honoring the service and sacrifice of all military veterans.

Operation Christmas Child to collect local gifts

More than 4,000 locations will now offer a curbside drop-off option for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child.

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