Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

8 years ago

Stockholm native serves in Sen. Collins’ office

     WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins welcomed Elsa Thibodeau, a Stockholm native, to serve a fall internship in her Washington, D.C., office. Contributed photo Sen. Susan Collins welcomed Stockholm native Elsa Thibodeau to her Washington, D.C. office this fall for an internship.

8 years ago

Morneault is Leader of Promise Scholar

    PRESQUE ISLE — Northern Maine Community College has announced that nursing student Jenny Ann Morneault has been selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society as a 2016 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. Contributed photo NMCC Nursing student Jenny Morneault has been named a 2016 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise […]

8 years ago

Morneault is Leader of Promise Scholar

    PRESQUE ISLE — Northern Maine Community College has announced that nursing student Jenny Ann Morneault has been selected to receive a $1,000 scholarship from Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society as a 2016 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise Scholar. Contributed photo NMCC Nursing student Jenny Morneault has been named a 2016 Coca-Cola Leaders of Promise […]

8 years ago

Parish welcomes new parochial vicar

     CARIBOU, Maine — Bishop Robert P. Deeley on Nov. 14, 2016 announced three priest assignments, including one who has joined the Parish of the Precious Blood, which serves Caribou, Presque Isle and surrounding communities.

8 years ago

Senators mark start of 128th Maine Legislature

     AUGUSTA, Maine — Senate Democratic Leader Troy Jackson of Allagash and Senate Democratic Whip Nate Libby of Lewiston welcomed their new and returning colleagues to the Maine Senate on Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2016 following a swearing-in ceremony held at the State House.

8 years ago

Cary Births

CARIBOU, Maine  — The following births were recently announced at Cary Medical Center.

SMITH — A girl, Brooklyn Andi Smith, born to Heather and Andrew Smith of Fort Kent on Oct. 25, 2016.

8 years ago

One nation under God

To the editor:

     It was not long ago that the quarterback for the San Francisco 49er’s, Colin Kaepernick, was steeped in controversy for his decision to sit down on the National Anthem in protest over his perceived belief that African-Americans are unjustly treated by our police forces. There was definitely a strong backlash for his choosing to use our highly esteemed National Anthem that is symbolic of our patriotism for our flag, for our Veterans, for all the soldiers throughout our wars who gave their lives to defend our nation and for the freedom we enjoy and the principles of our democracy.

8 years ago

Notable numbers

  

     Once in a while, a weather record occurs which makes you really sit up and take notice. And sure enough, we just had one. In November, in Caribou, the low temperature failed to fall below 20 at any point during the month. This had not occurred In 77 years of record-keeping there. Of course keep in mind that 77 years is also just the blink of an eye in terms of geologic time, but that said, it’s an impressive record!

8 years ago

The fight against breast cancer

By U.S. Sen. Susan Collins
(R-Maine)

     Breast Cancer has taken a toll on far too many Americans and their families. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month, and this is the perfect time to be celebrating life and the progress we are making in the fight against this disease. Many people, either personally or through a loved one, have been affected by breast cancer.