By Darren Fishell BDN Staff PORTLAND — State utility regulators rejected Emera Maine’s request to build a $15.4 million power line from Monticello to New Brunswick last week, arguing there are other less costly ways to address the northern Maine power grid’s needs.
PORTLAND — Make-A-Wish Maine has announced that AIM Recycling, with locations in Caribou and Bangor, is its top new donor business in 2015. The company’s total donation exceeded $30,000 and will grant wishes for five Maine children.
AUGUSTA — This fall, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s (DACF) Board of Pesticides Control (BPC) will team up with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to help Mainers dispose of banned pesticides or unusable pesticides.
PRESQUE ISLE — The Aroostook County Action Program, Inc. (ACAP) has recently announced the appointment of Christy Daggett as senior manager for ACAP Workforce Development, previously known as Employment & Training. Christy Daggett
A new tradition began two years ago by celebrating Caribou Heritage Day. Along with some fun events, the idea was to celebrate a different person or family that has contributed to the fabric of what makes our community what it is. Two years ago, we celebrated Olaf Pierson. Last year it was Alexander […]
By Anthony Brino Staff Writer CARIBOU — In its first five years, the Micmac Farms has been harvesting acres of berries, herbs and vegetables, and is now turning to its fruit orchards as it looks to expand as a part of the local food supply. Aroostook Republican Photo/Anthony Brino Roger Akerson, a volunteer […]
Make-A-Wish Walk
UMPI will host a Make-A-Wish Walk Thursday, Sept. 24, 2015 starting at 7 p.m. in the Campus Center, sponsored by the Dean of Students Office.
CARIBOU, Maine — The Miss Northern Maine and Miss Aroostook pageant will be held at the Caribou Performing Arts Center Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015 at 3:30 pm.
CARIBOU, Maine — The Eastern Aroostook RSU 39 GEAR UP Program announced their participation in National GEAR UP Week 2015. This week commemorates the continuing success of Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP), a college access program providing students and families the support and resources they need for college success.
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Addison Point, a nonprofit services organization, is expanding north of Houlton to meet a need for intellectual and developmental support.
