10 months ago
Aroostook County pitches plan for opioid settlement money
There have been 362 nonfatal and 28 fatal overdoses in Aroostook so far in 2024, compared with 485 nonfatal and 69 fatal in 2023.
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
10 months ago
Asbestos removal at defunct Caribou steam plant expected to finish by Thanksgiving
The steam plant contains 12,220 square feet of asbestos within the roof, 1,400 square feet within window glazing and 600 square feet in floor tiles and mastic.
10 months ago
Limestone volunteers finish upgrades to community park
The Limestone Development Foundation, Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club, made up entirely of volunteers, began fundraising for new playground equipment and other amenities in 2020 and raised nearly $140,000 through grants and local donations.
10 months ago
Spooky creatures abound in the woods during haunted walk at local farm
The next Edgemore Woods haunted walks in Woodland will take place Nov. 1 and 2 from 6 to 10 p.m.
10 months ago
Caribou home deemed a total loss after Sunday fire
Fire crews received a call at 8:40 a.m. and found the residential structure at 33 Main Siding Road engulfed in flames.
11 months ago
Limestone, Caswell children learn to prevent bullying during outdoor activities
Nearly 200 students from both towns took part in a color run and team activities, including kickball, football and racquetball, at Limestone Community School.
11 months ago
Three candidates running for two seats on Caribou City Council
Benjamin Tucker and Paul Watson will appear on the ballot this year along with incumbent and former city mayor Jody Smith.
11 months ago
Aroostook wildlife refuge receives $12K from contractor that released pollutants
Maine DEP investigators found that a significant amount of fine silt had been discharged into a tributary of the brook from somewhere on the east side of Trombley Industries, a general contracting company in Limestone.
11 months ago
Caribou apartment building a total loss after electrical fire
Caribou Fire & Ambulance received a call at 1:55 p.m. Wednesday and found the building, which contains several apartment units, engulfed in flames.
11 months ago
After 30 years of decline, Limestone wants to revive its Main Street
With redevelopment of the base finally looking possible, the conversation in town has turned toward keeping storefronts on Main Street amidst a rise in home-based and online businesses.
