11 months ago
RSU 39 seeks community input on school budget process
On Wednesday, Oct. 16, RSU 39 will hold a financial forum at Caribou Performing Arts Center from 6 to 7 p.m. following the regular school board meeting.
Stories by Melissa Lizotte
11 months ago
Land sailing at the former Loring Air Force Base continues to grow
Racers from New England and other states will take over Loring’s runways from Oct. 10-12 for the Blokart East Coast Championships.
11 months ago
Limestone mill rate jumps significantly following Wednesday vote
The select board unanimously voted for a rate of 31.5 mills per $1,000 of property value, compared with 22.69 mills last year.
11 months ago
Used appliance store moves from Limestone to larger showroom in Caribou
Norstar Appliance opened its new showroom Tuesday in the Bennett Drive shopping plaza.
11 months ago
Grass drags and family-themed activities rev up the DustBowl’s return
The second annual DustBowl got off to a later start, as rain forced organizers to move Thursday fair rides and family activities to Monday.
11 months ago
30 years after its closure, veterans share memories of Loring Air Force Base
Those who served at Loring will always remember the base for the crucial and sometimes frightening role it played at the height of the Cold War.
11 months ago
Aroostook farm couple plan to fill void left by loss of Houlton dairy’s milk
Adam Dube and Melissa Jandreau want to start constructing a new organic dairy creamery that will produce white and chocolate milks, ice cream and yogurt from their farm in Perham, and then ship those products to County stores and schools.
11 months ago
Caribou auto repair shop closing its doors after 64 years
Pat’s Automotive Center owners Wayne and Mary Lee Belanger announced on Facebook in mid-September that they are closing the business, which has been a staple on Main Street.
12 months ago
Caribou Tech Center could get $1.6M for equipment upgrades if voter bond passes
Caribou’s center, located adjacent to the high school, became one of 11 Maine career and technical education, or CTE, centers to get preliminary approval for a portion of a $20 million state bond.
12 months ago
Caribou councilors move forward with fire station upgrades, adding streetlights
The city council’s municipal building’s committee is recommending that the department install new smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, updated fire alarm and sprinkler systems, new windows and heat pumps and an air-exchange system for living quarters.
