Caribou

5 months ago

Caribou area From our Files – Week of September 4, 2024

75 Years Ago – Sept. 8, 1949
Caribou man named to head county bankers — At a meeting of nearly 150 members of the Aroostook Bankers Association in Houlton Wednesday, J. Franklin Anderson, treasurer of Caribou’s Aroostook Trust company, was elected new president of the organization.

5 months ago

The County Crossword for Sept. 4, 2024

You can complete this crossword puzzle online.  Just click on the box you want to fill in and begin typing the word you think is the answer to the clue. 

5 months ago

Aroostook House of Comfort hosts Remembrance Way Memorial Garden & Pathway Dedication

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine – On Saturday, August 24 the Aroostook Hospice Foundation hosted its annual Remembrance Way Memorial Garden &  Pathway Dedication Ceremony at the Aroostook House of Comfort Gazebo, a touching event that brought together families and friends to honor the memory of their loved ones. This year’s ceremony featured the dedication of 38 […]

5 months ago

Republican field office opens

The grand opening of the new Republican field office took place on Saturday, August 24 at 118 Bennett Drive in Caribou.

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Early fall enrollment up 10 percent at NMCC

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Classes at Northern Maine Community College began on Monday, August 26 and early fall enrollment is up 10 percent, marking the third consecutive year of enrollment growth. In addition to higher enrollment, the campus is operating at full residential capacity, with nearly 100 students living in student housing while pursuing credentials. […]

5 months ago

What ‘Roots’ gave to genealogy

In 1976 Alex Haley’s “Roots,” already a national bestselling book, became a miniseries. Millions tuned in, captivated by the story.