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Cary Medical Center receives two 2021 Women’s Choice Awards

Cary Medical Center has been named as one of America’s Best Hospitals for both Emergency Care and Obstetrics by the Women’s Choice Award, America’s trusted referral source for the best in healthcare.

Signs point to legacy

To the editor: I’m writing to send gratitude and sincere appreciation to the person that has two large trailers at the corner of Rt. 1 and Main Street in Van Buren, the two trailers with large type screaming “TRUMP 2020.”

Caribou council votes to end investigation into leak of resignation letter

Caribou City Council narrowly voted on Jan. 11 to end efforts to hire a private investigator to look into the leak of former mayor Mark Goughan’s resignation letter in late 2020.

Aerospace company bluShift plans rocket launch Jan. 15 at Loring

A team of scientists with Brunswick-based aerospace startup bluShift Aerospace plan to launch a 20-foot-tall, 14-inch-diameter prototype rocket at the Loring Commerce Centre on Friday, Jan. 15.

Police still searching for man on the run after alleged assault

Caribou Police are continuing to search for a man on the run who was allegedly involved in a reported assault on Jan. 7.

Aroostook police departments to receive grant money for COVID-related expenses

Police departments across Aroostook County will receive additional funds to help them take on the unique challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Caribou Criminal Docket, July 2020

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

Limestone Country Club celebrates ribbon cutting

Bradlee Boyles has been working to expand the Limestone Country Club into a place where not only men, but women and children, are encouraged to golf, in addition to a restaurant featuring activities like darts and a growing arcade.

Man on the run after Caribou woman shot him during alleged assault

The assailant was described as a white man with longer, dark hair, mustache and facial scruff and wearing a blue Ford baseball cap.

Cary welcomes first baby born in 2021

A Fort Fairfield couple welcomed their new daughter on Jan. 4, who happened to be the first baby of the new year at Cary Medical Center.

Thirteenth resident dies in County nursing home COVID-19 outbreaks

A 13th Aroostook County nursing home resident has died within two weeks as COVID-19 outbreaks continue to afflict facilities in Madawaska, Eagle Lake and Caribou.

Hospital earns fourth A in a row for safety

Cary Medical Center has once again been nationally recognized with an A for the fall 2020 Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, a national distinction recognizing the hospital’s achievements in protecting patients from harm and providing safer health care.

What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of January 4, 2021

Wednesday, Jan. 6 CARIBOU: Yoga, 9:30 a.m. at Roads to Recovery Community Center. FMI: 493-1278.

New councilors sworn in, Smith voted mayor

The Caribou City Council swore in three members during their Jan. 4 organizational meeting and elected Jody Smith as the mayor and Thomas Ayer as the deputy mayor.

Despite cold weather and COVID, Salvation Army meets Red Kettle goal in Aroostook

The end of the holiday season also marks the end of Salvation Army’s famed Red Kettle Campaign, with bell-ringers standing outside storefront locations, collecting charitable donations.

Aroostook County Commissioners reappoint Adams and Underwood for 2021 positions

At the first meeting of 2021 for the Aroostook County Commissioners, the board reappointed Paul Adams as commissioners chairperson, and commissioner Paul Underwood as the chief elected official for the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act.

Caribou area 2020 Business Year in Review Part 2

The following is the second of two articles highlighting some of the top business stories from 2020. This article highlights events from July to December.

Caribou Area 2020 Year in News (Part 2)

The following is the second of two articles highlighting some of 2020’s most important and interesting news stories. This article highlights events from July through December.

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