Free compost class celebrates Earth Day
CARIBOU — In conjunction with Earth Day on Monday, April 22, officials with the Northern Maine Development Commission and the Northern Maine Solid Waste Management Committee are teaming up to offer a free compost class that includes an Earth Machine compost bin.
Pre-registration for the compost class is required and class space is limited to 10 people. The class will be held on Monday, April 22 from 6-7 p.m. at NMDC’s office, located at 11 West Presque Isle Road, Caribou.
Individuals wishing to participate should contact Connie Akerson, environmental planner for NMDC, at 498-8736, or toll free at 1-800-427-8736 to register for the class.
Elder advocate available in Caribou
CARIBOU — An elder advocate from the Aroostook Area Agency on Aging will be available to meet with older citizens who seek assistance with obtaining available resources and benefits, or individuals who would like to discuss other concerns they have.
Those wishing to meet with the advocate must schedule an appointment by calling the AAAA at 764-3396 or 1-800-439-1789.
The elder advocate will be available every second Tuesday of the month at the Caribou Public Library at 30 High Street from noon until 4 p.m. by appointment only.
Richardson receives PhD
Ben D. Richardson, son of Dr. Michael D. and Tresa Richardson of Hannibal, Mo. was awarded a doctor of philosophy degree in pharmacology and neuroscience by Southern Illinois University School of Medicine on Dec. 23, 2012. He is the grandson of Phyllis Ruth Lombard Richardson, formerly of Caribou, now of New London, Mo.; and the late David W. Richardson.
