Caribou

4 months ago

Maine Potato Blossom Festival Partners with Spud Speedway to elevate summer  celebration

FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — The Maine Potato Blossom Festival, a cornerstone of Aroostook  County’s summer traditions, is set to kick off its 2025 celebration with exciting new additions thanks to a dynamic collaboration with Spud Speedway. The Festival celebrates its 78th year honoring the region’s long-storied agricultural heritage, and is hosted in Fort Fairfield from […]

4 months ago

Returning to my ‘Yarns’

It has been far too long since I have written a “Northern Yarn” and I apologize.  The book I spoke of so many times over the years has finally come to fruition and so far, the interest as well as the sale of the book have more than met all of my dreams and expectations.  

4 months ago

Joining lineage societies

Have you ever wondered if you qualify for membership in a lineage society or how to join a fraternal organization — or if you have Scottish roots, how to join a clan?

4 months ago

Springer, MD joins The Pines Health Services team

CARIBOU, Maine – Pines Health Services is pleased to announce that Michael Springer, MD, has joined its team and will be providing primary care services at the Presque Isle Health Center. “We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Springer to the Pines medical team,” said Traci Rogers, RN, chief nursing and operating officer at Pines. “As […]

4 months ago

The County Crossword for May 14, 2025

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue.

4 months ago

Job Corps students lauded for service

The Caribou VFW recently presented students from the Loring Job Corps Center the Presidential Volunteer Service Award for their support of local veterans.

4 months ago

Presque Isle breaks ground on new airport terminal

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Presque Isle has officially broken ground at its new airport terminal, a $38 million building that’s been in the works for more than two years. Officials from the city, JetBlue and the Maine Department of Transportation, along with legislative representatives and U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, were on hand on May […]