2 years ago

Limestone will continue fire protection at former Loring base

The former Loring Air Force Base will continue receiving fire protection from Limestone after a vote from the town’s Select Board Friday night.

2 years ago

Rare family discovery unlocks crucial links to Aroostook’s Swedish roots

When lifelong New Sweden resident Evald Anderson died in 1991, he left behind one of the town’s oldest homes and a treasure trove of artifacts and family heirlooms dating back to 1870.

2 years ago

Longtime Caribou coach honored for 41 years of leadership

When Stephen Perreault was first asked to become Caribou’s middle school boys soccer coach in 1982, he knew nothing about the game.

2 years ago

Woodland meeting canceled after Select Board member resigns and another doesn’t show

The town’s Select Board is meeting Wednesday evening for an executive session to discuss a tax abatement request after the meeting postponed from Sept. 19 to Tuesday did not happen.

2 years ago

Caribou City Council to consider funding high school track upgrades

RSU 39 officials proposed that the city contribute more than $160,000 to upgrade Caribou High School’s running track.

2 years ago

Caribou man pleads guilty to involvement in Maine drug trafficking ring

A Caribou man pleaded guilty Monday to drug trafficking charges.

2 years ago

Limestone must assess Loring properties before it votes on mill rate

Limestone will need to assess more than 50 properties at the former Loring Air Force Base before setting the mill rate, according to the town’s tax assessor.