10 months ago
Miniature horse spreads joy to veterans during visit to Caribou nursing home
Freya is only 35 inches tall and 275 pounds but the therapeutic horse makes up for her small stature with an abundance of kindness.
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
10 months ago
Caribou Veterans Day ceremony honors sacrifices of military heroes and families
Over 70 people, including families, veterans and other community members, came out Monday and paid tribute to those who served in the military and their loved ones.
10 months ago
Limestone passes ATV ordinance, tables vote on road commissioner
ATV riders will need to use the “500-yard rule” when traveling on Main Street, Grand Falls Road, Access Highway, Van Buren Road, Fort Fairfield Road, Albert Road, Murphy Road and Noyes Road.
10 months ago
Caribou voters lean Republican during high turnout on Election Day
For U.S. president, Caribou voters favored former president Donald Trump, giving him 59.3 percent of votes cast, totaling 2,336 votes. Vice President Kamala Harris garnered 39.4 percent of the local vote, or 1,553 votes.
10 months ago
Heavy voter turnout across Aroostook County marks election
Voters from the St. John Valley to Houlton showed they are motivated to help shape the future of their country, state and local municipalities.
10 months ago
Searchers determined to find missing New Sweden girl
Damron’s disappearance has inspired people within and around the small town of New Sweden to come together and search for her.
10 months ago
Woodland sets date for residents to vote on code of ethics, other town rules
The selectboard voted Wednesday to schedule a special town meeting for Tuesday, Nov. 19, the same evening as the board’s next regular meeting.
10 months ago
This Aroostook man wrote some of Maine’s catchiest country tunes
Don Peters, 88, a New Sweden resident, estimates that he has written 225 country and gospel songs since his teen years, with several recorded by many artists with large followings throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe, including one of Maine’s iconic country singers.
10 months ago
Maine PUC opens investigation into water rate hikes at Loring center
The investigation comes in response to complaints by 10 residents and business owners at the Loring Commerce Center.
10 months ago
Couple transforms iconic Caribou Inn into Aroostook’s second Best Western
Scott and Laurie LaFleur of Caribou took over the Caribou Inn & Convention Center in 2022, promising a complete renovation and eventual rebranding with a national chain.
