Community

11 months ago

Job Corps presents colors at DC gala

Eight students from the Loring Job Corps honor guard program recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to present as the color guard at the opening ceremony of the national Job Corps’ 60th anniversary gala.

11 months ago

UMFK Board of Visitors to host Business Breakfast

FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent Board of Visitors is encouraging the public to attend a Business Breakfast that will take place on Friday, November 15 at 7:30 a.m. in the Nadeau Hall conference room on the UMFK campus. The topic of discussion for the breakfast will be “Untapped Resource […]

11 months ago

Pines Health Services announces new chief nursing officer/chief operating officer

CARIBOU, Maine – Pines Health Services is excited to announce the appointment of Traci Rogers, RN as the new chief nursing officer/chief operating officer. With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare field, Rogers brings a wealth of knowledge and proven track record of success to this critical leadership position. “Traci’s extensive experience in […]

11 months ago

Nurse recalls opening of Cary ICU for improved care of critical patients

Note: This is another in a series of historical look-backs at Cary Memorial Hospital as Cary Medical Center celebrates its 100th anniversary. This article tells the story of the development of the intensive care unit at Cary Memorial Hospital. CARIBOU, Maine — Today’s modern intensive care units with advanced bed-side technology is a far cry […]

11 months ago

James’ Pumpkin Stand is a hit

Last year James Winslow decided to help Lynwood, his brother, sell his pumpkins.  Because of James’ eagerness to help run the stand, the Winslows named it James’ Pumpkin Stand. 

11 months ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Stallion

Stallion is a handsome bundle of love looking for a person who wants to be showered with cat kisses and loud purring.

11 months ago

Caribou area From our Files – Week of October 23, 2024

25 Years Ago – Oct. 27, 1999
They make a difference — Taking time to paint a swing set at an elementary school, or walking to each house in Caribou to collect food for the hungry, organizations in Caribou extended a helping hand to those in need for ‘Make a Difference Day.’

11 months ago

St. John Valley area From our Files – Week of October 23, 2024

25 Years Ago — October 27, 1999
Volunteers commended – Two of High View Manor’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program volunteers were commended recently for their fund-raising efforts in the community. Henry Myers and Juliette Guerrette raised more than $1,000 in support of RSVP projects in the County.