CARIBOU, Maine — The Friday Night Kart Series at Spud Speedway saw a new winner in the Haney’s Building Specialties Junior Champ Karts Division. Limestone’s Braden Thibodeau made his first trip to victory lane this young season followed by Noah Coventry of Van Buren and points leader Bryan Searles of Presque Isle in third.
CARIBOU, Maine — There won’t be any stock car racing at Spud Speedway this season.
Contributed photo The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce presented the May 2016 Customer Service Recognition Award to Maine Veterans Home in Caribou. They were nominated by Penny Wickstrom, who told us, “The service was outstanding during a difficult time. I may not have always been patient, but they were always patient and supportive to me.” […]
PRESQUE ISLE — There’s no better way to kick off the start of summer than enjoying some juicy strawberries, whipped cream and fluffy biscuits. It’s time for the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce’s annual Strawberry Shortcake Day.
NMDC a field office for Maine MEP AUGUSTA — It looks a bit like chicken wire wrapped around a plastic bucket, but JB Sheet Metal’s lynx exclusion device is proving to be worth far more than that.
Anderson embraces treasured mission to support bereaved moms CARIBOU — Donating Through Grief, an effort begun by Caribou resident Amy Anderson, has been chosen as an honoree of The Bump Moms: Movers and Makers Awards.
AUGUSTA — Rep. Robert Saucier is reintroducing a bill to expand broadband access in rural Maine. Contributed photo Jeff Baker, owner of JB Sheet Metal in Caribou, crafted this device to protect lynx from accidental trapping.
Companies, jobs leave during economic downturns By Darren Fishell BDN Staff PORTLAND — Rural counties are faring progressively worse in recent recoveries from economic downturns, according to a new study, as new business increasingly gravitates toward the country’s largest metropolitan areas.
PRESQUE ISLE — New Ventures Maine has announced they have extended the deadline to apply for “downtown dollar” grant funding to June 17.
Contributed photo Ryan Ellsworth, left, president and CEO of The County Federal Credit Union, presents a $1,000 donation to Harry Hafford of the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery. The funds will aid in modifications to make the committal shelter more adaptable to the elements. The upgrades will allow veterans and their families to conduct ceremonies without […]
