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Aroostook native brings hobby store and restaurant to Caribou

Gaming enthusiasts in Caribou have a dedicated gathering space thanks to the city's newest entrepreneur.

Limestone Select Board approves $4.7 million school budget

After a two-hour discussion, the Limestone Select Board on Wednesday approved a proposed Limestone Community School budget of more than $4.7 million for the 2023-24 school year.

Caribou Criminal Docket, January 2023

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

Workforce coordinator will build bridges for ‘new Mainers’

Victoire Liwanga recently became workforce development coordinator for New Mainers at Northern Maine Community College.

Washburn announces honor parts

Washburn District High School Principal and Superintendent Larry Worcester has announced the honor parts for the Class of 2023: valedictorian, Lucy Tate; salutatorian, Christopher Tardie; first honor essayist, Heidi Echeverria; second honor essayist, Chase Hobbs; and third honor essayist, Parker Corey.

Caribou Recovery Houses gain recertification

The Center for the Advancement of Rural Living together with Recovery Aroostook have announced that the Maine Association of Recovery Residences has re-certified two recovery houses based in Caribou. The houses, one a men’s residence and the other a women’s residence are owned by CARL.

Man dies of suspected overdose at Caribou Tim Hortons

A man found unconscious at Tim Hortons in Caribou Tuesday likely died of a drug overdose, according to Caribou Police.

Limestone resident earns award from Western Governors University College of Information Technology

Keichaun Hudson of Limestone has earned an Award of Excellence at Western Governors University College of Information Technology.

United Ag & Turf, NE expands locations to Aroostook County

United Ag & Turf, NE, which operates John Deere dealerships throughout New England and eastern New York, has added John Deere agriculture and turf products to their current United Construction & Forestry locations in Houlton and New Canada.

Visitor learns from blanket ministry

Carrie Deitz of Dover Foxcroft recently visited the Caribou Holy Rosary Blanket Ministry. She was part of a ministry in Florida and since moving to Maine wants to start one in her home parish.

Caribou council appoints new fire chief

The Caribou City Council learned Monday that Capt. Brian Lajoie is the city’s new Fire and Ambulance chief.

Bishop Deeley announces priest assignments, retirement

Bishop Robert Deeley has announced several priest assignments and a priest retirement, effective on Wednesday, July 5.

National Hospital Week

Caribou Mayor Jody Smith signs a proclamation recognizing May 7-13 as National Hospital Week.

Soderberg Construction wins Maine highway award

Soderberg Construction of Caribou recently won a Build Maine Award for the Highway Division from the Maine Department of Transportation.

Caribou area From our Files – May 10, 2023

115 Years Ago - May 7, 1908 Moving from Washburn -- H. B. Field of Washburn, was in Caribou Wednesday. Mr. Fields has purchased a place in Norridgewock and will move his family to that place Wednesday of next week. He is one of Washburn’s most substantial and reliable business men, and will be greatly missed in that town.

Another perspective on choosing life

To the editor: The abortion expanding debate has many individuals taking part. Some hold the position that there might be good reasons to permit abortion in the first weeks for a limited set of reasons, such as the health of the woman or rape. Both sides might be able to agree to this.

Late-term abortion not good for Maine

To the editor: I wrote a letter to you the last week in March, after attending a Speak Up For Life meeting in Presque Isle on March 25, hoping to make people aware of the pending legislation regarding abortion expansion in the state of Maine, and also hoping people would speak up for life. I am trusting that many did.

FOMP leads watershed survey to protect Monson Pond water quality

Friends of Monson Pond is taking proactive steps to prevent pollution and improve the health of Monson Pond in Fort Fairfield. FOMP, a group committed to conserving land and water resources through stewardship and education, will lead the watershed survey on Saturday, May 13, to identify sources of soil erosion runoff that threaten the water quality of Monson Pond.

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