Home CARIBOU, Maine — Caribou Police Chief Michael Gahagan poses in his office in 2023. Gahagan announced Tuesday that he will retire in July. (Melissa Lizotte | Aroostook Republican) Caribou Police Chief Gahagan to retire in July Michael Gahagan will step down after a 51-year career in law enforcement, according to City Manager Penny Thompson. by Paula Brewer 6 hours ago Latest News Aroostook is Maine’s biggest creator of farm food waste, study finds by Paula Brewer 12 hours ago RSU 29 budget hike will raise Houlton’s mill rate and increase town taxes by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli 12 hours ago New substance use recovery center helps fill a need in St. John Valley by Chris Bouchard 15 hours ago Cleanup of toxic Caribou power plant could begin this summer by Melissa Lizotte 11 hours ago WWII planes will stop in Presque Isle to mark 80th anniversary of D-Day by Paula Brewer 1 day ago Aroostook fire chiefs worry proposed federal regulations would strain departments by Melissa Lizotte 2 days ago Hodgdon School District administrators hold the line with only minor budget increases by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli 1 day ago NMCC graduates 178 in Presque Isle by Paula Brewer 3 days ago Officials emphasize promoting northern Maine’s national scenic byway by Chris Bouchard 4 days ago Sports Local mill’s donation creates free golf program for youth by Contributed 6 days ago American golfers reluctant to cross border to play Aroostook Valley Country Club by Contributed 6 days ago Area youth learn tribal connections to lacrosse by Contributed 1 week ago Northern Maine Moose defeat John Bapst by Contributed 1 week ago Caribou’s Aroostook River race has strong turnout despite low water by Melissa Lizotte 1 week ago Meduxnekeag River Canoe Race was a challenge due to low water level by Kathleen Phalen Tomaselli 1 week ago Most Read 1 Presque Isle hires digital expert to grow city’s image May 10, 2024 2 Couple expands online business to Main Street in Presque Isle May 6, 2024 3 Presque Isle restaurant owner named Maine’s Mother of the Year May 7, 2024 4 Fort Kent teen is graduating high school and college this year May 2, 2024 5 Police identify woman found dead along Penobscot River May 8, 2024 County Politics Van Buren officials make $46,930 payment to fire station engineers by Chris Bouchard 1 week ago Limestone residents will vote on tax incentives for new Loring potato chip plant by Melissa Lizotte 2 weeks ago Events Police / Courts Caribou Police Chief Gahagan to retire in July Aroostook fire chiefs worry proposed federal regulations would strain departments Maine supreme court hears sentencing appeal of mother in baby manslaughter case Business News Caribou business celebrates 25 years by Contributed 6 hours ago Cleanup of toxic Caribou power plant could begin this summer by Melissa Lizotte 11 hours ago F.A. Peabody Company celebrates two employee achievements by Contributed 12 hours ago AR Gould to celebrates employees and residents during Hospital Week and Nursing Home Week by Contributed 12 hours ago Aroostook is Maine’s biggest creator of farm food waste, study finds by Paula Brewer 12 hours ago Pets Getting the cat back in the box PAWS Pet of the Week – Bernadette PAWS Pet of the Week – Michief Opinions City is revitalizing its social media presence by Contributed 1 day ago UMC today and tomorrow by Contributed 1 day ago City officials shouldn’t be isolated by Contributed 1 day ago