Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

8 years ago

Agencies join in preparedness exercise

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Several local, state and federal law enforcement and emergency response agencies, along with international partners from Canada, participated Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 in an emergency preparedness “tabletop exercise.”

8 years ago

Aroostook County Superior Court

CARIBOU — The following cases were heard at the Aroostook County Superior Court during the month of September.

8 years ago

Elks host Saturday dinner for veterans

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle Elks Lodge 1954 will once again host a free stew night for all military veterans and current servicemen and their spouses on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the lodge at 508 Main St.

8 years ago

Consignment sale offers formal wear

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The United Way will hold its first annual Sell, Share and Support consignment sale at the Aroostook Centre Mall on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again on Sunday, Nov. 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

8 years ago

Try Hockey Free Day set

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A “Try Hockey Free Day” is being presented by the Presque Isle Youth Hockey Association on Nov. 12 at the Forum.

8 years ago

Viking 8th-grade boys take opener

     Caribou topped Fort Fairfield, 51-19, in an eighth-grade boys’ basketball game played Thursday. It was the first game of the season for the Vikings, coached by Steve Perreault.

8 years ago

Is your deer rifle ready?

MainelyOutdoors
Bill Graves    

     With whitetail season in full swing, followed by a week of muzzleloader hunting for the truly devout, it’s time to fine-tune that favorite deer gun. Even during promising Novembers after mild winters, as this one is, optimal shots at bragging-size bucks require scouting, stealth, shooting precision and a bit of luck. Often these shooting situations are “one and done,” whether you hit or miss, and second shots are a rare opportunity.

8 years ago

Caribou middle-schoolers interview veterans

Following visit to Bangor museum; students write on the topic: ‘What freedom means to me’

     Earlier this fall, students from Caribou Middle School, Limestone Community School and Teague Park School traveled to Bangor to visit Coles Land Transportation Museum and participate in their Veteran’s Interview program.

8 years ago

Sunday Mass marks closing of Holy Door

     FRENCHVILLE, Maine — The Holy Year of Mercy, declared by Pope Francis, will conclude on Nov. 20, the Solemnity of Christ the King. In commemoration of the end of the jubilee year, the four Holy Doors in the Diocese of Portland will be closed.