In recognition of October being National Bullying Prevention Month, the third annual Aroostook Unite Against Bullying Walk, Run or Roll will be held on Saturday, October 22nd at the Caribou Recreation Department.
This event will help spread the message of bullying prevention by rallying the community together to raise awareness and educate on this important issue.
Group educates parents on effects for teens
The Maine Network of Healthy Communities (MNHC) has launched a statewide campaign called “Talk About It Today” to educate parents in Maine about the changing face of the marijuana industry and provide families with information they need to start conversations about this important issue.
“MNHC hopes to educate parents about the ways in which the drug has changed over the years, so they can, in turn, educate their children about the drug’s potential dangers,” Jamie Comstock, president of the organization, said. “We’re seeing historic low rates of youth cigarette, alcohol and non-medical prescription drug use among youth. While this is excellent news, it concerns us that marijuana use rates remain stable, and according to the 2015 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey the majority of Maine’s high school students don’t view regular marijuana use as harmful. Changes in state laws regarding marijuana use across the country, and media attention about the potential medicinal benefits of marijuana may be having an impact on this shift in attitudes.”
CARIBOU, Maine — The following babies are among those born recently at Cary Medical Center.
TATEISHI-OUELLETTE — A boy, Collin Ryan Tateishi-Ouellette born to Erin Tateishi-Ouellette and Ryan Ouellette of Stockholm on September 2, 2016.
NADEAU — A girl, Jemma Pearl Nadeau born to Kelsey and Josh Nadeau of Connor on September 7, 2016.
AUGUSTA, Maine — Timothy Guerrette, who is a candidate for Maine Senate District 1, has received an A+ rating from the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine (SAM).
SAM is the state’s largest sportsmen’s organization with more than 10,000 members. According to SAM officials, in considering their ratings, the group took a number of factors into consideration, such as the candidates’ stance on issues such as trapping, controlling the deer population, use of public lands and other hunting-related issues.
CARIBOU, Maine — Caribou High School will offer two upcoming information sessions for students, parents and guardians.
The Maine Drug Enforcement Agency on Tuesday found alleged methamphetamine manufacturing operations in homes in Fort Fairfield and Troy, bringing the total number of police responses to suspected labs for the year to 107.
CARIBOU — The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse during the month of August.
DEANE, Wilfred J. Sr., 88, Limestone, Oct. 3, 2016. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Sat., Oct. 15, at the Buckfield Community Church. Arrangements by Chandler Funeral Homes, South Paris. DROST, Donald M., 83, Woodland, Oct. 7, 2016. A private interment will be at the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery. GAGNON, Danielle D., 38, Presque […]
LIMESTONE — Wilfred J. Deane, Sr., age 88 of Buckfield, formerly of Limestone, was called home Monday, October 3, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.
CARIBOU — Howard Wright, 78 passed away peacefully October 5, 2016 at his Caribou residence following a brief battle with cancer.
