2 years ago
Fort Fairfield residents arrested for keeping pit bulls in “deplorable” conditions
Police arrested Daniel Bernaiche, 50, and Christina Wilcox, 42, of Fort Fairfield without incident in Presque Isle early Thursday morning.
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
2 years ago
Caribou Fire Department warns residents of phone scam
A resident reported receiving a call from someone asking for donations so the department could purchase firefighting gear and equipment. The department never asks for donations over the phone.
2 years ago
Caribou City Council to consider offering state retirement to police dispatchers
The city currently offers retirement plans from the Maine Public Employees Retirement System, or MainePERS, to full-time police officers, firefighters and paramedics.
2 years ago
Presque Isle Spring Sportsman’s Show is growing in 2024
The Presque Isle Fish and Game Club’s Spring Sportsman’s Show will return in 2024 to a larger venue and new attractions for outdoor enthusiasts.
2 years ago
Caribou area news Year in Review, Part 2
These are the stories that mattered in the Caribou area in 2023.
2 years ago
Two-vehicle crash near Caribou inn leads to minor injuries
The crash closed Route 1 for 30 minutes as police and ambulance crews responded.
2 years ago
Maine Supreme Court rules Aroostook developer can appeal tax abatement denial before commissioners
In 2021, Dana Cassidy requested a partial tax abatement on commercial property he owns in Caribou, which is valued at over $1 million.
2 years ago
Judge orders owner of burned Caribou house to remove dangerous debris
A Superior Court judge has ordered the owner of a burned home at 15 Prospect St., to remove all remaining debris by July 1, 2024, or else pay for the city to remove it.
2 years ago
U.S. Customs hosts active shooter training at Caribou school
At Caribou Community School Wednesday, 10 officers from U.S. Customs and Border Protection and the Caribou Police Department trained how to respond effectively if an active shooter entered the school.
2 years ago
Caribou area Business Year in Review, Part 1
This article compiled by Melissa Lizotte highlights events from January to June. The second installment will be published soon.
