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Caribou area From our Files – Week of June 29, 2022

115 Years Ago - June 27, 1907 New home being built -- S.C. Page is building a new house on Page Ave. This home will be for rent and it is understood there are a dozen or so applicants already showing the great demand for houses in Caribou.

Caribou to own, maintain Veterans Memorial Park after nonprofit group disbands

Due to declining membership, the Veterans Memorial Park Association in Caribou has disbanded and transferred ownership of the property to the city.

Caribou to delay setting tax rate by one month due to real estate assessing

For the fifth time in six years, Caribou will break the June 30 budget deadline set in the city charter. The delay has come about because of state changes in tax exemption reimbursement and real estate assessing services the city is doing through a contracted assessor.

Births at Cary Medical Center – April & May, 2022

The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center:

Caribou Criminal Docket – January 2022

The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse during the month of January.

Fort Fairfield passes unplanned budget, will now allow ATVS on streets

The Fort Fairfield Town Council voted 3-2 Wednesday, June 15, to pass an unplanned budget that would net a lower tax rate than a proposed 30.8 mill rate as presented by the budget advisory committee.

CHS Athletic Hall of Fame welcomes inaugural class

Long-time athletic director Dwight Hunter and legendary basketball coach Gerald "Gerry" Duffy, along with his 1969 state champion basketball team were among the many highlighted individuals included in the induction class into the newly-established Caribou High School Athletic Hall of Fame.

Limestone to host weeklong Fourth of July celebration

The Limestone Chamber of Commerce is once again hosting Fourth of July celebrations, with one week packed with family activities, concerts, the annual parade and a slew of new events.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of June 22, 2022

115 Years Ago - June 20, 1907 Teddy bear craze has struck -- The ‘Teddy Bear’ craze has struck Caribou. Clark & Jerrard have a window full of these little animals and they are attracting a lot of attention.

All is well

To the editor: Do you remember times that you worried yourself almost sick about something and then had it turn out so right that you wanted to stand in your yard and shout to the world, “Hey, all is well, actually great”?

Swedish traditions return to Aroostook with annual celebration of summer

Three years after scaling back activities due to COVID-19, people in Maine's only Swedish colony once again came together to celebrate the arrival of summer in similar fashion as their ancestors.

NorState FCU opts to award eight scholarships instead of six

Every year, NorState Federal Credit Union sets out to award six $1,000 scholarships to graduating high school seniors. After reading this year’s applications though, six didn’t seem like enough.

Caribou council strikes down fire hydrant ordinance after legal concerns arise

After listening to concerns from city residents and officials, Caribou councilors unanimously rejected a proposed ordinance that would have deemed the Caribou Utilities District responsible for cleaning fire hydrants in the winter.

County projects receive American Rescue Plan Act funds

Fifteen municipalities and nonprofits from across The County will receive a total of $2,157,808 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to support infrastructure upgrades, environmental clean-ups and business expansions.

Jackson appoints Caribou firefighter/paramedic to Blue Ribbon EMS Commission to study emergency medical services

Last week Senate President Troy Jackson, D-Allagash appointed Scott Dow of Caribou to the Legislature’s newly-formed Blue Ribbon Commission to study the emergency medical services in the state.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of June 15, 2022

115 Years Ago - June 13, 1907 Accepted a new position -- John Trusty, who has been working in Washburn for a year or so, has accepted a position as meat cutter in Tornquist Brothers grocery and meat market.

Local designers win state contest

The National Kitchen and Bath Association’s Maine Chapter in partnership with Décor Maine magazine recently held their design competition awards ceremony in Augusta. Three Caribou designers took home several top prizes including the overall grand prize.

Caribou residents approve RSU 39 budget, new police station in referendum election

Voters in Caribou approved various referendum questions Tuesday, including those concerning the local school budget and the fate of a new police station.

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