Stories by Contributed

11 months ago

Job Corps presents colors at DC gala

Eight students from the Loring Job Corps honor guard program recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to present as the color guard at the opening ceremony of the national Job Corps’ 60th anniversary gala.

11 months ago

By sea or by rail

Did you have an ancestor who worked in transportation? Here in New England, many of us had ancestors who were involved with the sea or rivers.

11 months ago

Who’s your boss?

A huge shout out to everyone who stopped by our booth at the Caribou Craft Fair this weekend. It was a smashing success. We raised close to $1,900 to help with our new building fundraiser. 

11 months ago

UMFK Board of Visitors to host Business Breakfast

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent Board of Visitors is encouraging the public to attend a Business Breakfast that will take place on Friday, November 15 at 7:30 a.m. in the Nadeau Hall conference room on the UMFK campus. The topic of discussion for the breakfast will be “Untapped Resource […]

11 months ago

Pines Health Services announces new chief nursing officer/chief operating officer

CARIBOU, Maine – Pines Health Services is excited to announce the appointment of Traci Rogers, RN as the new chief nursing officer/chief operating officer. With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field, Rogers brings a wealth of knowledge and proven track record of success to this critical leadership position. “Traci’s extensive experience in […]

11 months ago

Nurse recalls opening of Cary ICU for improved care of critical patients

Note: This is another in a series of historical look-backs at Cary Memorial Hospital as Cary Medical Center celebrates its 100th anniversary. This article tells the story of the development of the intensive care unit at Cary Memorial Hospital. CARIBOU, Maine — Today’s modern intensive care units with advanced bed-side technology is a far cry […]

11 months ago

James’ Pumpkin Stand is a hit

Last year James Winslow decided to help Lynwood, his brother, sell his pumpkins.  Because of James’ eagerness to help run the stand, the Winslows named it James’ Pumpkin Stand.