1 year ago

Woodland to make budget adjustments prior to annual town meeting

If passed as presented, the town’s budget would total $2.12 million, a decrease from the $2.13 million total that voters approved in 2023.

1 year ago

RSU 39 voters pass increased budget at annual meeting

Sixty-seven registered voters — 66 from Caribou and one from Stockholm — cast ballots during the district’s budget validation meeting at Caribou High School’s auditorium.

1 year ago

Caribou’s ‘hometown heroes’ celebrated for their community contributions

RSU 39 leaders and Maine Sen. Troy Jackson celebrated the latest honorees Thursday with a dinner and induction ceremony at Caribou Community School.

1 year ago

Caribou woman pleads guilty to manslaughter in fatal fire

A Caribou woman accused of setting a fatal fire last year pleaded guilty to a felony charge of manslaughter.

1 year ago

Former Loring Air Force Base golf course has a new owner

A new owner wants all to feel welcome at the Lime Rock Golf Club.

1 year ago

Cleanup of toxic Caribou power plant could begin this summer

The city’s defunct power plant on Lower Lyndon Street includes a 12,288-square-foot steam plant and 10,290-square-foot diesel plant that have not operated since the mid-2000s.

1 year ago

Aroostook fire chiefs worry proposed federal regulations would strain departments

The updated standards would create mandatory timeframes for replacing firefighting gear and equipment and require firefighters to undergo extensive medical exams and take part in a physical fitness program.