6 years ago
Maine could abandon its state flag in favor of a once forgotten design
Lawmakers are being asked to revise the design of the Maine state flag by adopting a version first used in 1901.
Stories by Ben Pinette
6 years ago
Hebert on dean’s list
Dawson Hebert of Brunswick, originally from Caribou, was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2018 semester at Marist College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
6 years ago
Trudeau’s party is behind him for now after bombshell testimony
Justin Trudeau’s ship may be sinking, but he’s not changing course.
6 years ago
Rural Mainers say development changes in North Woods could harm their communities
Many of Maine’s struggling former mill towns are trying to shape their economic futures.
6 years ago
Musher visit thrills Mapleton students
The fifth-grade class at Mapleton Elementary School is participating in the Maine Student Book Award program this school year.
6 years ago
As efforts to end shutdown flounder, Maine lawmakers propose aid for unpaid workers
Good morning from Augusta. The federal government shutdown continues after the Senate failed on Thursday to pass dueling plans from President Donald Trump and Democrats. Meanwhile, a first act of the new Maine Legislature may be to provide some relief to workers.
6 years ago
Caribou area Business Year in Review 2018
Editor’s Note: The following is a recap of some of the top business stories from the Caribou area for 2018.
6 years ago
SAD 1 plan would leave Mapleton school intact
Mapleton Elementary School was the site last week of the first of three public hearings for SAD 1’s bond referendum for balancing schools in the district.
6 years ago
RSU 50 menu (week of October 10, 2018)
Choice of fat-free chocolate, strawberry or white milk or 1 percent white milk; cereal, assorted fruit juice and fresh fruit.
6 years ago
Spotlight remains on Collins amid new twists in Kavanaugh confirmation saga
Good morning from Augusta. President Donald Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court is in flux on Wednesday morning as Republicans look poised to move forward with the nomination if the woman who says he sexually assaulted her doesn’t testify.
