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HOULTON, Maine — The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to 144 calls for service including over 50 incidents of crashes and vehicles off the road as a result of back-to-back snowstorms during the week of Nov. 28-Dec. 4:
PORTLAND, Maine — During this Advent season, all Maine Catholics are invited to experience God’s love, mercy and forgiveness through “The Light Is On for You,” which represents multiple opportunities to receive the sacrament of reconciliation.
BANGOR, Maine — The 43rd Maine Soccer Coaches All-Star Banquet was held Sunday at the Spectacular Events Center, with All-State teams announced in addition to All New-England, All-America and Coach of the Year honorees.
Making the girls’ Northern Maine State Team was Caribou forward Maddie Doucette, along with four fellow Aroostook County players — forward Madison Michaud of Presque Isle, forward Mackenzie Carter of Ashland, midfielder Kolleen Bouchard of Houlton and fullback Aspen Flewelling of Houlton.
The Penobscot Valley Conference’s all-conference and all-academic teams have been announced for the fall sports season and Caribou High School had several athletes recognized.
Aroostook County Scoreboard /Schedule
GIRLS’ BASKETBALL
Friday, Dec. 9
LCS/MSSM at Madawaska, 5:30 p.m.
Southern Aroostook at Fort Fairfield, 6:30 p.m.
Washburn at Van Buren, 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 10
John Bapst at Caribou, 1:30 p.m.
East Grand at LCS/MSSM, 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 13
Fort Fairfield at Easton, 7 p.m.
Caribou at Fort Kent, 7 p.m.
Washburn at Hodgdon, 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Dec. 7 PRESQUE ISLE: 2016 Potato Pest Management Conference, Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center. Registration begins at 8:30 a.m. and the program at 9. Four pesticide recertification and crop advisor credits available. Thursday, Dec. 8 CARIBOU: National Active and Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) Christmas party and installation of officers, 11:30 a.m. at Jade […]
By Joseph Cyr Houlton Pioneer Times Staff Writer AUGUSTA — The Salvation Army kicked off its annual Christmas Kettle Effort Nov. 9 when Governor Paul R. LePage brought greetings in a brief ceremony at the Statehouse in Augusta. Contributed photo The Salvation Army kicked off its annual Christmas Kettle Effort Nov. 9 when Governor […]
United Way effort brings in over 420 gowns and costumes The United Way of Aroostook’s first ever Sell, Share & Support was a success due to the efforts of many shoppers, consignors, and volunteers. The organization expected 100-150 dresses to be brought to the sale for consignment, but on opening sale day, November […]
By Jen Lynds Staff Writer HOULTON — Five years ago, hospitals in Aroostook County were under financial strain and complaining about being owed millions of dollars for care extended to patients covered by the MaineCare program.
The staff of the Aroostook Republican & News claimed four awards including one top pick for journalism excellence recently in the 2016 Better Newspaper Contest, sponsored by the Maine Press Association.
