Flooding closes Aroostook roads and could worsen over the weekend
Flooding throughout Aroostook County has led to the closure of two roads and conditions could worsen over the weekend.
Caribou
Caribou councilors pass $12.5M budget
Following a round of capital expense cuts, Caribou city councilors have approved a $12.5 million expense budget for 2025.
The County Crossword for March 19, 2025
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TD Bank closing 4 Maine locations
One of the nation’s largest banks announced this week that it will close 38 locations nationwide, including four in Maine, according to filings with the federal Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. TD Bank, which has 42 bank branches and ATMs in Maine, said it will close locations in Houlton, Fort Kent, Fairfield and […]
‘It doesn’t even feel real’: Caribou’s Deprey wins Miss Maine Basketball award
She’s the first Caribou player, girl or boy, to win in the history of the Miss and Mr. Maine Basketball awards.
Income shortfall could mean a rate increase for Caribou
A potential $1.2 million shortfall in revenues could mean raising the mill rate.
The County Crossword for March 12, 2025
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Immigration then and now
Immigration is a hot-button issue, one where people hold strong opinions one way or the other. It may surprise you to learn it’s always been controversial.
The County Crossword for March 5, 2025
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Maine lawmakers launch probe into late child care payments
Kelly’s Place Learning Center of Presque Isle recently announced it would close this month, due largely to funding delays for children of lower-income families.