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Caribou native serves in legislator’s office

Grace Gallagher, a Caribou native, recently participated in a summer internship in U.S. Sen. Susan M. Collins’ Caribou Constituent Service Center.

Caribou Veterans Day Ceremony cancelled

CARIBOU, Maine -- The Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery’s annual Veterans Day Ceremony was cancelled this year due to concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Another voice of support

To the editor: I wish to thank citizens Norma Milton and Freeman Cote for their public support of Councilor Doug Morrell and I wish to join their ranks.

Rethink the recall

To the editor: I have been in Caribou for over 25 years and thanks to Councilors Kirkpatrick, Morrell and Goughan I believe this has been the best Council in all that time.

Teague Park nears completion, awaiting playground and splash pad

The new Teague Park on Caribou’s Bennett Drive is near completion after years in the making.

Canada to allow border crossing for students, couples

Canada announced a further relaxation of limits allowing Americans to cross the border, though it continues to remain closed for non-essential travel.

Septic pitfalls and resolutions

In the words of humorist Erma Bombeck, “The grass is always greener over the septic tank.” Having issues with your septic system is no laughing matter.

Fall recreation programs in Caribou going well, despite restrictions

Though programming is still limited due to COVID-19 prevention guidelines, the Caribou Parks and Recreation Department has seen a successful season of fall activities so far.

Equipment fire in Fort Fairfield destroys chicken coop and boiler

An equipment malfunction coupled with high winds burned down a wood boiler and nearby chicken coop in Fort Fairfield on Tuesday night, authorities said.

Hussey hired as portfolio manager at Northern Maine Development Commission

Northern Maine Development Commission (NMDC) is proud to announce the hiring of Brandon Hussey as loan portfolio manager in the Business Finance Division.

Caribou area From our Files – September 28, 2020

115 Years Ago - Oct. 4, 1905 Hunting -- On Monday, Oct. 2, the first day of open time on large game, six deer and three bears were harvested in Northern Maine.

Two Aroostook County churches to hold harvest suppers for heating fuel support

Across the state, events, fundraisers and charitable gatherings have been postponed or canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving many groups and organizations searching for ways to make up shortfalls.

Supporting Caribou city councilor

To the editor: I am saddened to read in the Aroostook Republican that five citizens are seeking to recall Caribou city councilor Doug Morrell. Why weren’t the citizens identified? Are our votes for Doug meaningless?

What’s Happening in the Caribou area – Week of September 28, 2020

Wednesday, Sept. 30 CARIBOU: The County Market, 5-7:30 p.m., 236 Van Buren Road (Haney's). Free. County-made and County-grown products.

Remembering Donna

Readers of the Aroostook Republican in the late 1970s might remember a bright, blonde Californian with a broad smile who reported for the newspaper during the year she spent in Maine to test her ability to survive a winter.

Islandport Press to publish Echoes Magazine anthology

Islandport Press has announced it will release “Stories of Aroostook: The Best of Echoes Magazine,” an anthology of memorable articles selected from the magazine’s 29 years in print in October.

Credit union welcomes Van Buren branch manager

Nancy Marquis Cyr, executive vice president and chief operations officer at NorState Federal Credit Union, has announced the addition of Brittany Dubois, branch manager for their Van Buren location.

Hospital to host drive-thru flu shot clinics

Cary Medical Center will host free drive-thru flu vaccine clinics in five locations over the coming weeks.

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