Caribou

1 month ago

Appreciates transportation funds

To the editor:
Rep. Roger Albert deserves thanks and praise for his work at the Maine Legislature as a member of the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation.

1 month ago

The emotion in a melody

He had not played his trumpet for well over 46 years, having been a proud member of  the Caribou High School band, yet today he stood in his basement recreation room, taking deep breaths to prepare himself for his moment of truth.  

1 month ago

Cary Classic draws 112 golfers

The weather was perfect right to the end of the evening of this year’s Cary Classic Benefit Golf Tournament on July 12. 

1 month ago

Ham radio a path to public service

A percentage of people seem to be hard-wired for or drawn to community service, leadership roles and events in which they can serve their neighbors and fellow citizens. The amateur ham radio service offers a path to many rewarding public service opportunities.  Ham radio operators volunteer with county or local programs like the Amateur Radio […]

1 month ago

BIW uses virtual reality to teach Aroostook campers to paint and weld

As skilled laborers age into retirement and fewer younger workers appear to take their places, the number of U.S. tradespeople is shrinking.   That’s why, in a dimly lit gymnasium more than four hours from their shipyard Friday, instructors from Bath Iron Works taught 12-year-olds in Limestone how to weld.  A hands-on workshop allowed children attending […]

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1 month ago

UMFK students named to spring 2025 dean’s list

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has announced the dean’s list for the spring 2025 semester. This list includes full-time and part-time students. “Congratulations to the students who have earned a place on the UMFK dean’s and academic recognition lists,” said UMFK President Deb Hedeen. “The dean’s list honors our full-time students, while the […]

1 month ago

How to choose the best bear bait for the coming hunting season

When it’s 85 degrees and higher in Aroostook County and the humidity feels oppressive, I call it “Africa hot.” That’s how conditions have been much of the last month. I don’t even want to go outside to water the flowers, let alone mow the lawn or wield a chainsaw and loppers to clear trails to […]

1 month ago

AMHC Community Appreciation Day

CARIBOU, Maine — All community members are invited to attend Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. Community Appreciation Day on Friday, Aug. 8 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Caribou Wellness & Recreation Center, 55 Bennett Drive. “A strong community is built on compassion, connection and care,” shared Christine Lapointe, AMHC therapist and event […]