Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

8 years ago

Catholic Diocese clears audit for child protection

     PORTLAND, Maine — An independent, on-site audit of safe-environment procedures has found the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland in full compliance with the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. 

8 years ago

Cary Births

     CARIBOU, Maine — The following babies are among those born recently at Cary Medical Center.

8 years ago

Project honors fallen heroes

     Donald Skidgel has already been honored by his country. In 2009, Newport, the town he grew up in, named its Main Street bridge in his honor and now his place of birth, Caribou, will be memorializing the late war hero.

8 years ago

Loring students salute nation’s fallen heroes

     LIMESTONE, Maine — Military prep students from the Loring Job Corps Center recently traveled to Washington, D.C., to participate in the annual Association of the U.S Army Convention, as well as conduct a military history and educational overview of the nation’s capital.

8 years ago

ONGOING EVENTS

 Recurring Events Sunday CARIBOU: Morning worship, 9 a.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 22 Main St. CARIBOU: Morning worship, Gray Memorial United Methodist Church, corner of Sweden and Prospect streets, 10 a.m. with Rev. Timothy Wilcox. Child care available. Sunday School,8:45 a.m. FMI: 498-2103. CARIBOU: Catholic Golden Age, every third Sunday, 2 p.m., Holy Rosary Center. Anyone […]

8 years ago

Caribou Criminal Docket

CARIBOU — The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse during the month of September. Eric L. Lagasse, 67, New Sweden: false public alarm or report, $100 fine. Andrew Torres, 21, Caribou, probation violation, 35 days in jail, probation partially revoked, probation continued, violating protection from abuse order, $250 […]

8 years ago

Eight indicted on conspiracy, meth charges

By Jen Lynds BDN Staff      HOULTON, Maine — The Aroostook County grand jury during its October session indicted two Orient residents who were allegedly operating a methamphetamine lab and indicted six other residents from Aroostook and Washington counties for alleged conspiracy to commit unlawful operation of a methamphetamine laboratory in their respective communities. […]

8 years ago

Obituary Notices/Committals (week of 11-2-2016)

  EMERSON, Romona, 40, passed away Oct. 27, 2016 at Cary Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Wed., Nov. 2 at 11 a.m. at the Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home, 11 Clover St., in Caribou with Rev. Roger Jewell officiating. Memories and condolences may be shared at www.lancastermorgan.com.

8 years ago

What’s Happening (week of 11-2-16)

Wednesday, Nov. 2 CARIBOU: Flu shot clinic, Cary Medical Center’s Chan Center, 5-7 p.m. FMI: Cary Public Relations, 498-1158. Thursday, Nov. 3 CARIBOU: Job fair hosted by Lister Knowlton VFW Post at the Caribou VFW hall. Open to all job seekers and employers, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Coffee and doughnuts will be provided. Saturday, Nov. 5 […]