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United airline cuts local flights

Officials with the City of Presque Isle announced that United Airlines has reduced its service in all areas, including at the Presque Isle International Airport.

Community comes together to help Caribou Fire and Ambulance Department

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise throughout the state, the local community has come together to help the Caribou Fire and Ambulance Department through making several donations.

Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office says suspects are falsely claiming to have COVID-19

On Friday, Aroostook County Sheriff Shawn Gillen said law enforcement agencies across The County were battling a disturbing new trend -- suspects falsely claiming they have COVID-19.

Caribou company gives to hospital cancer fund

The United Insurance Agency in Caribou recently presented the Jefferson Cary Foundation with a donation in support of the foundation’s 2019 Annual Appeal fundraising campaign.

Auxiliary presents $1,000 scholarship

Riley Elizabeth McNeal of Caribou was recently awarded a $1,000 scholarship from the Cary Medical Center Auxiliary.

Cary Medical Center updates visitation policy

Cary Medical Center is asking patients and visitors to only use the emergency room entrance, where they will be screened prior to entering the building.

Agency on Aging warns senior citizens of COVID-19-related phone, internet scams

With fears of COVID-19 on the rise, there has also been an increase in medical-related scams targeting senior citizens, who are among the people most vulnerable to infection.

Caribou looking to help businesses affected by COVID-19

With recent state and federal orders to close non-essential businesses and limiting access to others, Caribou City Council discussed offering assistance to local businesses as they struggle to stay afloat during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Local schools extend remote learning period

Most school districts announced Friday, March 20, that they were extending their closures due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Caribou officials discuss impact of new leave policy

Officials in Caribou are discussing how to implement the new law that would require municipalities to provide additional emergency sick leave during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Caribou area From our Files – Week of March 25, 2020

In the fastest and roughest game yet played at Caribou this season, the Webbermen of Caribou High defeated the high flying Wildcats of Presque Isle 42-49 last Friday night. It was the first time Caribou beat Presque Isle since 1929, when Caribou won 31-14.

Aroostook EMA director urges Caribou to take COVID-19 virus seriously

Aroostook County Emergency Management Agency Director Darren Woods urged city officials to take coronavirus seriously and minimize its impact in the County in an email read during a March 23 Caribou City Council meeting.

Caribou area community coronavirus updates

These are some of the latest updates we’ve received regarding events and schedules changed due to coronavirus precautions.

Caribou Community School construction project is still on track

Caribou Community School construction is still on track to open in mid-September of this year as of Friday.

Presque Isle area community coronavirus updates

These are some of the latest updates we’ve received regarding events and schedules changed due to coronavirus precautions.

Police arrest three, seize meth and suspected fentanyl

Caribou police arrested three individuals and seized 6.79 grams of suspected fentanyl along with 8.23 grams of methamphetamine and several pieces of drug paraphernalia.

RSU 39 hires new high school principal

RSU 39 hired Eric McGough as Caribou High School’s new principal for the 2020-21 school year.

Cary Medical Center inspires newly passed rural hospital law

Maine Gov. Janet Mills signed a bill into law on Tuesday, March 17, allowing rural hospitals to hire emergency medical technicians to help fill workforce shortages.

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