Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

8 years ago

Teachers union endorses Jackson

     ALLAGASH, Maine — Democratic Senate candidate Troy Jackson of Allagash has received the endorsement of the Maine Education Association (MEA) for his support of students and educators in the state of Maine.

8 years ago

Local briefs

NARFE plans annual picnic      VAN BUREN: The National Active and Retired Federal Employees of Aroostook County (NARFE), will hold their annual picnic at the American Legion in Van Buren on Thursday, Aug. 25.

8 years ago

New driving school on Caribou roads

     CARIBOU — Two RSU 39 employees, with help from the Northern Maine Development Commission Business Finance Division, have started a side business, Aroostook Driving School LLC, to meet a demand in the region. Contributed photo The Aroostook Driving School, LLC, is now open for business in Caribou. Celebrating with a ribbon cutting are, […]

8 years ago

National Guard finishes trail

  Project adds 1,770 feet near Sincock By Christopher Bouchard Staff Writer      CARIBOU — The National Guard recently completed a $25,000 project for the Caribou Recreation Department, in which they created an additional 1,700 feet of trail near the Sincock Street facility. Contributed photo The National Guard Third Platoon, Detachment 1, 185th Engineer […]

8 years ago

Pines Health Services recognized at Festival

Contributed photo Pines Health Services was again recognized this year for their float in the recent Maine Potato Blossom Parade, which was held in Fort Fairfield. This year’s theme was, “Kids in Motion – To Infinity and Beyond!” The Pines float sported an 8-foot Buzz Lightyear that was flanked with bright-colored helium balloons that wowed […]

8 years ago

Farm Credit donates to Maine FFA chapter

  $25,000 endowment will send students to D.C.      PRESQUE ISLE — Farm Credit East’s Presque Isle office recently held an event to honor the lender’s 100th anniversary and as part of the celebration provided the Maine Future Farmers of America (FFA) with $25,000 to establish an endowment fund. Contributed photo From left, Farm […]

8 years ago

Care & Comfort aids local Special Olympics

Contributed photo Care & Comfort’s Presque Isle staff recently presented a $500 donation to Aroostook County Special Olympics, thanks to money raised through their “jeans day” fund. From left are Steve Richard and Carl Michaud, Special Olympics team representatives; and Care & Comfort staff Sue Watson, Jason Little, Jessica McMinn, COO Mike Stair, Jamie Curtis, […]

8 years ago

Local shoppers ‘Stuff the Bus’ for children

  ACAP, Walmart partner with United Way      PRESQUE ISLE — The United Way of Aroostook recently partnered with Aroostook County Action Program and Walmart of Presque Isle to organize the first annual “Stuff the Bus Aroostook” event, which took place the past weekend of Aug. 12-14.

8 years ago

Staples obtains CSA certification

     PRESQUE ISLE — David P. Staples, CSA, with Senior Planning Center Inc., recently completed a comprehensive course through the Society of Certified Senior Advisors (SCSA) and has earned the certification of Certified Senior Advisor (CSA). David P. Staples