2 years ago
Live owls visit newly opened Nylander Museum in Caribou
As part of their Traveling Natural History Program, Wiscasset-based Chewonki brought two live owls – Ozzy, an eastern screech owl, and Archie, a great horned owl.
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
2 years ago
Halloween events offer families haunted walks and plenty of treats
Just days before the first snowfall hit Aroostook, families were eager to step outside and see what costumed creatures they might find.
2 years ago
Three candidates are running for seats on Caribou City Council
Deputy Mayor Courtney Boma is this year’s incumbent, running for another three-year term. Tamara Lovewell and Jennifer Kelley are also running for three-year terms to replace outgoing councilors Lou Willey and Mark Goughan.
2 years ago
Caribou residents to vote on charter amendment, school funding
Caribou’s municipal elections will be held November 7 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at Caribou Wellness & Recreation Center at 55 Bennett Drive.
2 years ago
Two candidates running for RSU 39 school board seats
Incumbent Jan Umphrey-Tompkins and newcomer Louella Willey are both running for three-year terms.
2 years ago
Aroostook’s only natural history museum is experiencing a revival
When the Nylander Museum of Natural History in Caribou closed at the height of COVID, city officials were uncertain if its doors would ever reopen. Now the museum is coming back thanks to community advocates.
2 years ago
Limestone residents urge border officials to open port of entry 24/7 again
Limestone is slated to get a new port of entry into neighboring Canada but residents want those upgrades to come with extended hours for U.S. and Canadian travelers.
2 years ago
Old and new traditions come together during fall weekend in Caribou
This year, 138 vendors gathered at Caribou High School for Aroostook County’s largest and oldest arts and craft fair.
2 years ago
Caribou delays decision to take over blighted downtown property
Caribou officials once again decided not to vote on assuming ownership of the Water Street property that burned in a fatal fire last winter.
2 years ago
Caribou man turning his front yard into a community Halloween party
What started as a Halloween party for his children’s classmates has quickly turned into Grant Spinney’s way of giving back to the community. Spinney, owner of Grant Spinney’s Construction, is throwing a Halloween party the evening of Friday at his home at 15 Vaughn St.
