1 year ago
Blankets for veterans
Sisters Joyce Lafrancois (left) and Kalen Hill recently delivered six fleece blankets to the Maine Veterans Home in Caribou.
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1 year ago
Grand Isle man airlifted to Bangor hospital after being struck by vehicle
The accident occurred at roughly 5:15 p.m. on Sunday on Route 1, or Main Street, in Grand Isle. Matthew Dionne, 29, of Grand Isle was struck by a Grey 2013 Toyota Venza driven by Steven York, 54, of Caribou.
1 year ago
Smyrna man charged with arson in Bangor Walmart fire
Lucas Landry, 44, was on probation for burglary when he set the fire, police said. He was arrested at his residence the next day.
1 year ago
Springfield neo-Nazi compound sold, but worry remains
The neo-Nazi compound in Springfield has been sold, but leaders of advocacy groups and watchdog organizations in Maine aren’t celebrating. They believe the leader of the hate group who departed from the small town in northern Penobscot County last month has just been driven further underground, making him and others like him more difficult to find.
1 year ago
Festival of Trees kicks off on Friday in Houlton
The big red century-old barn on Foxcroft Avenue has again transformed into a holiday wonderland for the Houlton Health Services Foundation Festival of Trees slated to open on Friday Nov. 10.
1 year ago
Maine law allows colleges to regulate firearms on campuses
Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle is looking at how to better communicate its firearms policy after a student carried a gun on campus Thursday, leading to a brief lockdown.
1 year ago
Fort Fairfield struggles with loss of Elmer family members in fatal fire|
“Clearly folks are devastated because to lose anybody in a fire is tragic, [but] to lose a whole family and leaving a young person behind is just awful,” Tim Goff, Fort Fairfield town manager, said Friday.
1 year ago
Caribou residents discuss priorities for 10-year plan
In preparation for work on the 2024 to 2034 comprehensive plan, the Caribou Planning Board hosted a “Care. Envision. Do.” session at the Caribou Health and Wellness Center.
1 year ago
Rustic Treasures brings unique boutique offerings to Van Buren
From women’s fashion, holiday decorations, candles, and wall ornaments adorned with inspirational quotes, newly-opened Rustic Treasures boutique store has plenty to offer.
1 year ago
County entrepreneur offers ecologically-friendly rust removal
When Cody Campbell realized that Aroostook County had no eco blasting services, he decided to use his newfound skills to start a first-of-its-kind business in the region.
