Pledge honors longtime local attorney Kirkpatrick CARIBOU — Aroostook Savings and Loan recently presented Friends of Caribou Schools with a $100,000 pledge to support their campaign for the addition of a second gymnasium to the new RSU 39 school construction project. Contributed photo Aroostook Savings and Loan recently made a $100,000 donation to Friends […]
CARIBOU — Pines Health Services recently welcomed Dr. Sadia Munawar to its growing group of hospitalists.
CARIBOU — Northern Maine Development Commission (NMDC) is branching out into the world of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) thanks to an investment by the U.S. Treasury Department. The NMDC Executive Board, at its most recent meeting Thursday, Oct. 13, was informed of the nearly $125,000 award from the CDFI Fund […]
Contributed photo Members of the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce gathered for breakfast Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center. Christopher Fogg, left, of the Maine Tourism Association and Steve Lyons of the Maine Office of Tourism spoke on how tourism and promoting Maine helps everyone.
Contributed photo Aroostook Savings & Loan of Caribou recently received the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce Customer Service Recognition Award for the month of September. They were nominated for having outstanding customer service and going above and beyond for their customers. At the branch office are, from left, Chamber Executive Director Theresa Fowler and AS&L […]
PRESQUE ISLE — The County Federal Credit Union on Oct. 21 announced a $15,000 donation to the County Dialysis Center so it can continue its life-changing mission. Contributed photo The County Federal Credit Union recently donated to the County Dialysis Center in Presque Isle. At the check presentation are, from left: Ryan Ellsworth, […]
After the recent ban of Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones on airlines by the U.S. Department of Transportation, local establishments in The County have taken the initiative to follow their lead.
To the Editor:
Caribou’s Downtown Mall parking lots should remain free and public and here’s why. Free public parking downtown is a major asset for the city. It not only makes the downtown “business-friendly,” it also makes the city “community-friendly” for events such as Thursdays on Sweden, Heritage Days, Caribou Marathon, 2017 Moose Permit Lottery, and other public events.
By Emily Cain
Aroostook County showcases the pride we have in our heritage and the opportunities we have for our future.
Monahan for House 146
To the editor:
Voters in Maine House District 146 have the opportunity to vote for an amazing candidate on Nov. 8. Rosemary Monahan lives in Woodland where she raised her niece and nephew. She has coached Little League, served in the Woodland PTA, served on the Woodland Planning Board, and currently chairs the Woodland Zoning Board of Appeals.
