LORING & LOCAL COMMUNITY

Loring Job Corps Center is community based, which means that we are part of the Northern Maine community. Because we are a part of a community, it means that we all must think about how the Center will look to its neighbors. Dress, language, and how you represent yourself are all important. Please be sure you are representing yourself and your fellow students as positive, focused adults.

Aroostook County

Aroostook, "The County", is Maine's largest and northernmost county, and is also the largest county east of the Mississippi River. The County has inspired countless travelers, including Longfellow and Thoreau. From Houlton's Market Square in the South to Madawaska - the northeastern-most point in the United States - Aroostook has all the resources that can make a visit great. Summertime is a case in point. There are 2,000 rivers, streams, and lakes in Aroostook, to lure those who love fishing and canoeing alike. In Aroostook, there are hiking trails rated among the nation's best, where you can walk or ride on horseback through fragrant woods.

City of Caribou

The city of Caribou, with a population of 10,000, is located on the Aroostook River in the geographical center of Aroostook County. Caribou is located 150 miles from the Atlantic Ocean, and 12 miles from the Canadian border. The Caribou area is indeed the gateway to the outdoors, providing a wide range of activities year-round. The opportunities are virtually unlimited… in the scenic beauty of our lakes, streams, mountains, fields, and forests.

Town of Limestone

Limestone is a township with a population of 2,100 people. It is located on the eastern side of Aroostook County, adjoining New Brunswick, Canada on its eastern boundary. A relatively small, close-knit community, Limestone is rural in nature, and is strikingly scenic with its outdoor recreational resources. The community is a blending of agricultural and residential characteristics. The Loring Job Corps Center is situated in Limestone, Maine, on the former Loring Air Force Base.