Stories by Ben Pinette

8 years ago

Red Cross helping individuals displaced by Houlton fire

A Disaster Action Team from the American Red Cross of Maine is working with individuals displaced by a single-family home fire Friday to ensure that they have food, a safe place to sleep and other essentials.

8 years ago

Maine House supports time zone switch, dumping daylight saving

A bill that received preliminary approval Thursday in the Maine House of Representatives could put Maine an hour ahead of East Coast states for part of the year, though there is a growing movement among neighboring New England states to do the same.

8 years ago

Library holds book sale

The Caribou Public Library will hold its big spring book sale this Friday, April 21, and Saturday, April 22.

8 years ago

Percy’s Auto Sales receives award

The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently presented Percy’s Auto Sales of Presque Isle with the March Customer Service Recognition Award

8 years ago

Caribou VFW honors student essayists

The Lister-Knowlton VFW Post 9389 of Caribou recently held its annual Voice of Democracy and Patriots Pen Awards Dinner to honor the families and the local winners of this year’s competitions.