Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

8 years ago

Trooper Desrosier looks forward to serving the St. John Valley

By Jessica Potila
SJVT/FhF Staff Writer

     ST. JOHN VALLEY, Maine — When the Maine State Police offered Trooper Nathan Desrosier an assignment with their Aroostook County-based Field Troop F, the Madawaska native immediately accepted the opportunity to serve and protect residents in the area where he grew up.

8 years ago

Obituary Notices/Committals (week of 9-21-2016)

ANDREWS, Ermatrude S., 87, Auburn, Sept. 10, 2016. Services were held Fri., Sept. 16 at 10 a.m. at the Chandler Funeral Homes and Cremation Services in Mechanic Falls. Arrangements by Chandler Funeral Home, Auburn. FINNEMORE, Letha V., 96, Caswell, Sept. 14, 2016. Services were held Saturday, Sept. 17 at 1 p.m. at the funeral home. […]

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Marie A. Staples

     CARIBOU — Marie A. Staples, 77, died unexpectedly September 17, 2016 at her Caribou residence.  Marie A. Staples

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Annella Thomas

     CARIBOU — Annella Thomas, 82, wife of the late Frederick A. Thomas,  passed away peacefully  Wednesday, September 14, 2016, surrounded by her loving family at Caribou.   Annella Thomas

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Ermatrude S. Andrews

     Ermatrude S. Andrews, passed away on Saturday, Sept.10 in Auburn. She was born on March 12, 1929 to Thomas and Theresa (Pierce) Snow in Caribou where she was raised. She graduated from Caribou High School in 1946, during high school she worked as an administrative assistant for the Bird’s Eye plant, she also […]

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Roger B. Jones

     CARIBOU – Roger B. Jones, 74, passed away Friday, September 16, 2016. He was born in Caribou, the son of Norman and Ora (Doody) Jones. Roger B. Jones

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Letha V. Finnemore

     CASWELL — Letha V. Finnemore, 96, passed away Wednesday morning, September 14, 2016 at Caribou nursing facility, following a period of declining health.  Letha V. Finnemore

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Troop F report (week of 9-21-2016)

     Editor’s Note: An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at criminal proceedings.

     HOULTON, Maine — The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to 123 calls for service during the week of Sept. 12-18.

8 years ago

Man indicted in strangling death

By Jen Lynds BDN Staff      PRESQUE ISLE — An 80-year-old Florida man accused of strangling to death his 86-year-old Presque Isle neighbor has been indicted on a murder charge by the Aroostook County grand jury.

8 years ago

UMFK students get inside look

Maine’s justice system on display during Fort Kent session

     FORT KENT, Maine — The full weight and trappings of Maine’s highest court were on display Thursday, September 8, 2016 as six of the seven Maine Supreme Court justices convened court at the University of Maine at Fort Kent campus.