PRESQUE ISLE — Aroostook Birders will present a showing of the film “The Messenger” on Thursday, Jan. 19, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Department of Environmental Protection office in Presque Isle. The documentary explores the secrets of songbirds and their recent decline. There will be popcorn, coffee […]
Camp Adventure reaps $5,000 benefit CARIBOU — City officials report the 2016 Caribou Marathon was a success, drawing more than 450 athletes, their friends, families, over 200 volunteers, 60-plus corporate sponsors and endless support from the community. Now Caribou is looking toward this coming September. Contributed photo Caribou Marathon organizers recently presented a […]
By Anthony Brino Staff Writer CARIBOU — Potato farmers, researchers, industry advocates and representatives from agricultural companies are gathering to discuss the latest issues in raising potatoes at the 32nd annual Maine Potato Conference in Caribou this Wednesday and Thursday, Jan. 17-18.
Event will offer new food space FORT FAIRFIELD — For 36 years, The Fort Fairfield Chamber of Commerce has hosted the Northern Maine Agri-Business Trade Fair, an annual opportunity for growers and gardeners, farmers and foresters, and everyone in between to see the latest and greatest tools and technology for the […]
FORT FAIRFIELD — Katahdin Trust officials announced on Jan. 11 the recent promotion of Yancy J. P. LaPointe to branch manager and retail services officer in Fort Fairfield. Yancy LaPointe
PRESQUE ISLE and BANGOR — The Presque Isle- and Bangor-based financial services firm of Thompson-Hamel, LLC, has announced Natalie Nadeau joined the firm as an associate on Jan. 3. Natalie Nadeau
CARIBOU — Whether you live in Aroostook County, are a recent college graduate, or are from away and looking to move here, Opportunities Aroostook offers all the tools to start a job search, including internships and volunteer options in Aroostook County.
115 Years Ago – Jan. 15, 1902
New bank — A national bank will soon be established in this village, a large amount of stock for which has already been subscribed.
Shingles — 30,000 shingles in one load were handed to the Caribou station, Saturday, from Barton’s mill, Perham, by Frank Hammond.
100 Years Ago – Sept. 10, 1917
Seized — The Express Company hauled some booze Wednesday. They delivered 200 gallons of liquor which had been seized by officers on the Ashland branch. There were kegs, barrels and boxes of the “joyful stuff” and there will be some parched throats on the Ashland branch, for a short time at least.
Cold — Saturday last was by all odds the coldest of the winter so far. The thermometer indicated from 18 to 35 degrees below zero, according to the meter.
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
Tuesday, Jan. 10
Washburn 56, Van Buren 21
Fort Fairfield 50, Hodgdon 28
Presque Isle 76, Caribou 46
FORT KENT — During an unusual weekday alpine ski meet on the Martin Luther King holiday, Monday. Jan. 16, local skiers turned in some strong performances.
