Frederick’s Southside established in 1985 By Christopher Bouchard Staff Writer CARIBOU — Michelle Hanson and the Frederick’s Southside crew have been working hard to maintain the Caribou restaurant, delivering signature dishes ranging from chicken melts and homemade donuts, to pizzas with special crust and sauces. Now, Hanson’s efforts are being recognized […]
CARIBOU — Cary Medical Center has been recognized by the SafeCare Group as one of the top 100 SafeCare Hospitals. The hospital earned the distinction based on performance in several key measures.
By Paula Brewer Staff Writer PRESQUE ISLE — The United Way of Aroostook has announced that their annual campaign is getting some help from three local restaurants, thanks to a special fund-raising campaign. Contributed photo Angela Barnes, shift leader at the Presque Isle Pizza Hut, sets out one of the donation boxes which […]
Collection will take place April 14 from 7 a.m.- 2 p.m. PRESQUE ISLE — As people in the community begin to think about spring cleaning, The Aroostook Medical Center will offer the opportunity on Thursday, April 14, to bring used, broken and unwanted electronic devices for proper disposal, free of charge.
Contributed photo Cooper Gilliam, 13, son of Francis and Rick Luciano of Presque Isle, was recently presented with an electric scooter by Cindy Johnson, owner of The Cubby Thriftstore. Cooper, identified as legally blind at 4 months old, was selected as the January Hero of the Month through The Cubby Thriftstores Hero Program.
FORT KENT — Sarah Ashley of Sash Engineering has recently been licensed by the State of Maine Department of Health and Human Services Center for Disease Control as a site evaluator.
BANGOR — USDA Rural Development State Director Virginia Manuel has announced that $290,000 is now available for business development projects in Maine’s rural communities through the agency’s Rural Business Development Grant (RBDG) program.
115 Years Ago — April 3, 1901
Spring is a-coming — Spring is coming around the Caribou area. Ice is going out in upper Caribou steam, several flocks of wild geese have been noticed flying north, and S.W. Collins and Son’s mill in this village has commenced sawing logs.
Lit up — Fourteen electric lights have been placed in the high school building, and later six more lights will be added to this number.
To the editor:
It has been an honor and incredible opportunity to serve the citizens of Caribou for eight years as your State Representative and two years as the State Senator or 37 towns in northern Aroostook County Senate District 1.
To the editor:
I enjoyed two letters to the editor last week, one by Joe Bouchard and one by David Bell. Bravo, Bravo. You both hit the nail right on the head.
