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🌱 How a Caribou senior turned a job interview into national silver

Caribou, Maine Patch AM: a 4 min read

Hello again Caribou! We’re bringing you the latest town highlights. Don’t miss out, keep going! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Caribou senior turned a job interview into national silver
  • What went wrong with RSU 39’s ballot question in Caribou?
  • How will Maine’s new paid leave law affect Caribou’s small businesses?

Also on today's calendar: Paint & Sip with Filomena Irving and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do sweet potatoes wear to bed? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Cloudy, with a high of 71 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 74, low: 57.
  • Sunday: Cloudy with a stray t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Caribou Student Wins Silver at SkillsUSA Nationals (wagmtv.com) — A Caribou Tech Center student, Brady Barnes, just brought home a silver medal from the SkillsUSA national competition, and the community celebrated with a watch party right at the school. Barnes chose to skip the national ceremony so he could graduate with his classmates, making the hometown celebration even more meaningful. Teachers praised his maturity and work ethic, saying they weren’t surprised he stood out nationally.
   

• Unofficial primary election results released for several Aroostook County communities (wagmtv.com) — Unofficial primary results are in for several Aroostook County towns, including Caribou and Connor Township, with ballots covering everything from U.S. Senate to county commissioner races. In Caribou, RSU 39 says a budget validation referendum question was mistakenly repeated on this year’s warrant and ballots, an oversight the school board planned to acknowledge at its June 10 meeting while results await certification.
   

• Maine's paid family leave program brings support for workers, concerns for small businesses (wagmtv.com) — Maine’s new Paid Family and Medical Leave law is already reshaping workplaces, and a longtime Caribou business owner is bracing for how extended absences could strain his 14-person staff. Supporters say the program finally gives caregivers statewide a way to care for loved ones without losing income, while small businesses like Haney’s worry about hiring skilled temporary help and keeping customer timelines on track.
   

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  • McDonald's posted a job opening for Weekend Team Member in Caribou. Apply here.
  • Dead River Company posted a job opening for Service Technician - Oil Burner Experienced Journeyman in Caribou. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Caribou here.

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Ok Caribou! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Yammies! (Thank you Lynda S. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Caribou

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