When it comes to solar, the future is here. There’s so much opportunity for Maine, but we’re missing out because of opposition from Gov. Paul LePage and his die-hard allies. We’re missing out on jobs, on energy savings for families and businesses and on a cleaner environment.
AUGUSTA, Maine — The 2016 Maine Hire-A-Vet Campaign will take place over 100 days, starting with its kick-off event on Sept. 1, 2016 in Augusta. The goal of the statewide campaign is to commit at least 100 employers to recruit veterans and with the result of at least 100 veterans hired.
Local foods are focus at 36th annual event hosted by Cary
CARIBOU, Maine — Cary Medical Center’s annual Health Fair will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 at the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center on Bennett Drive. The theme of this year’s event will be “Growing Healthy Communities.”
AUGUSTA, Maine — This October, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry’s Board of Pesticides Control and the Maine Department of Environmental Protection will help Mainers dispose of banned or unusable pesticides.
Birders to explore reservoir The Aroostook Birders will host a shorebirds walk on Saturday, Sept. 10, at 7 a.m. at Christina Reservoir in Fort Fairfield —rain or shine.
Kick-off seminar is Thursday in Houlton
HOULTON, Maine — Those interested in participating in the Houlton Entrepreneur Challenge are reminded that the kick-off seminar is Thursday, Sept. 1, 2016 from 6-8 p.m. at the Houlton Higher Education Center.
Wednesday, Aug. 31 CARIBOU: Farmers market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., in the Caribou Rec and Wellness Center overflow parking lot. FORT FAIRFIELD: Farmers market, 2-6 p.m., Main Street. NEW SWEDEN: Food for All Farm Stand at North Star Variety, 2-6 p.m. Fresh local produce. Saturday, Sept. 3 CARIBOU: Early Churches of Caribou featured during September and […]
CARIBOU, Maine — Heather Maynard of Caribou, National Ms. New England 2016, was recently crowned National Ms. Ambassador 2016 during the national pageant, held July 28, 2016 in Pigeon Forge, Tenn.
PI’s Akeley Gallery features well-known Caribou artist
When was the last time you took a moment to reflect? Perhaps the best place to do some soul searching is at your local library. On the first floor of Presque Isle’s public library is the Akeley Gallery, which opened its doors to Caribou artist William Lloyd Duncan last week.
CARIBOU, Maine — Halfway Home Pet Rescue Inc. of Caribou has recently received a grant of $5,000 from the Humane Societies of the United States. Norma Milton, president and founder of the HHPR, described the grant as a “life preserver for Aroostook County homeless cats.”
