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AARP Maine issues scam alert
25+ min ago (216+ words) AARP Maine has issued a new scam alert, according to its senior communications director, Jane Margesson. Consumers can learn how to spot and avoid scams with AARP Fraud Watch Network. If you suspect a scam, call the free helpline at…...
Family farming: everyone pitches in
41+ min ago (661+ words) Women make up approximately 43% of farmers in Maine, 7% higher than the national average. Many would be forgiven for thinking that number reflects farmers" wives, not farmers in their own right. However, that is not true. Young women farmers in Maine…...
July safety and feline cancer
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (729+ words) Summer is here, temperatures are warming and it soon will be time for Fourth of July celebrations." Please be mindful of how stressful this can be on your furry family members. Dogs" and cats" hearing are much more sensitive than…...
Where to watch fireworks and celebrate America's 250th in northern Maine
19+ hour, 27+ min ago (808+ words) Across the U. S. , Fourth of July celebrations this week will be a bit larger, and a bit more meaningful, as the country celebrates its 250th birthday. In Aroostook County, tucked in the nation's northeast corner, that will be no different. From lavish…...
Mock mass casualty incident builds capacity and relationships
22+ hour, 57+ min ago (486+ words) CARIBOU, Maine " The sounds of children screaming out in pain, their dazed voices sounding confused as adults rushed around to assess the situation, greeted first responders as they arrived on scene at Caribou High School. A school bus full of…...
Katahdin Middle/High School quarter 4 honor roll
23+ hour, 33+ min ago (148+ words) Grade 12, high honors: Natasha Annis, Ayanna Lester, Olivia Mitchell; honors: Jacob Hurlbert, Matthew Keim, Carly Merry. Grade 11, honors: Mac Kenzie Branscombe, Owen Cullins, Payton Gardner, Elizabeth Lane, Lily Mc Donald, Mia Mc Nally, Christopher Mitchell, Grace Qualey, Owen Ryan, Kenna…...
Cyclists pedal from Portland to the St. John Valley in 4 days
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (581+ words) Since early childhood, Griffin Lavertu of Portland has been traveling to visit his grandfather James in Madawaska. But this summer he decided to take the trip on a bicycle. The idea sparked when Lavertu was skiing with some friends over…...
Caribou approves $15 M budget projected to raise taxes by 6%
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (771+ words) The Caribou City Council on Monday night voted to approve a $15 million municipal budget " up $2. 3 million from what it spent a year previous " that is set to raise local property taxes by upwards of 6%." The council approved the $13. 5 million expense…...
A rural Maine town's only grocery store is headed to foreclosure auction
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (396+ words) The only grocery store in a rural Aroostook County town will be auctioned off next month after its owner defaulted on the store's mortgages." The auction for Ashland Food Mart, in the North Maine Woods gateway town of Ashland, is…...
Local educators receive grants to support curriculum
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (123+ words) The County PRESQUE ISLE, Maine " Three local educators are recipients of an Early Career Educators Grant to support creativity, hand-on learning and team building in their classrooms and respective schools. The recipients are Caragan Haney (Caribou) Sarah Beaulieu (SAD 1 of…...