12 months ago

Caribou craft consignment shop closing after over 20 years

Wreaths by Natalie sells work from 50 crafters, but Ireland and her husband Paul will be closing the doors after Sept. 21 to start their next chapter in life.

12 months ago

Caribou’s new code enforcement officer stepping down later this month

John Gibson’s final day will be Sept. 26 and the city is accepting applications for his position until Sept. 30.

12 months ago

Aroostook agency predicts more people than ever will need heating assistance

The average anticipated HEAP benefit payment could fall from $722 to $550 for a family of four, which would only reduce their average heat bill from $3,450 to $2,900.

12 months ago

Caribou school’s stair climb honors first responders, victims of 9/11

Amanda Baker, her criminal justice students, local first responders, their families and other community members spent the evening of Sept. 11 walking the equivalent of 10 flights of stairs at Caribou Community School.

12 months ago

Aroostook aerospace company won’t reveal location of rocket launch

VALT opened its 16,000-square-foot aerospace research center next to Presque Isle’s general aviation terminal in 2023.

12 months ago

FAA issues no-fly zone near Presque Isle for rocket launch

The FAA did not indicate whether the launch is connected to VALT Enterprizes, which operates an aerospace research center near the Presque Isle airport’s general aviation terminal.

12 months ago

Former Washburn cop accused of falsifying records pleads not guilty

Chandler Cole was arrested in March for allegedly falsifying records in the case of Erik Foote, who was missing for three months until his body was found near the Aroostook River in Caribou on April 23.

12 months ago

40 years ago, a balloonist broke records after launching from Caribou

In 1984, Air Force veteran and Orlando, Florida, native Joe Kittinger, then 56, set out to beat the Double Eagle II’s record and fly to Europe in a hot-air balloon.