Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

8 years ago

New ideas for the new year

MainelyOutdoors
Bill Graves

     Those snap, crackle and pop sounds you keep hearing are not from your breakfast cereal, nor are they coming from the burning logs in your fireplace. Despite being only a few days into 2017, all that commotion is coming from the noisy breaking of lots and lots of New Year’s resolutions! What may seem like a great idea at midnight under the influence of Auld Lang Syne, bells, whistles and noise-makers, and liberal amount of celebratory champagne, just seem silly a few days later.

8 years ago

Sports in Brief… (week of 1-4-2016)

Aroostook Cup debut race set 

     The Four Seasons Trail Association’s Deprey Classic Ski Race, the first event in Aroostook Cup Series, is set for Jan. 7 at Madawaska. 

8 years ago

Support makes all the difference

 

Mars Hill man is in remission from a rare cancer diagnosis

     MARS HILL, Maine — Despite a rare cancer diagnosis just over a year ago, Stu Craig of Mars Hill is now in remission and credits local support for making a big difference in his battle with the deadly disease.

8 years ago

D of I members meet in October

    On October 4, 2016, Regent Mary Ellen welcomed Daughters of Isabella Circle 638 members and guests to a potluck supper. Guests were Elizabeth Long, Karen Poulin, Diana Poulin and Nicole Libby. 

8 years ago

Pines, CFD partner to teach fire safety

     CARIBOU, Maine — Children at Hilltop Elementary School in Caribou recently learned some important aspects of fire safety during the week of Oct. 9-15, which was National Fire Prevention Week.

8 years ago

AARP seeks tax volunteers

     AARP Foundation is looking for volunteers for its Tax-Aide program that offers free tax filing help to those who need it, especially to adults 50 and older.

8 years ago

What’s Happening (week of 1-4-17)

Thursday, Jan. 5 LIMESTONE: Knitting/crochet club will start at the Frost Memorial Library, Thursdays at 6 p.m. All ages and levels welcome; there will be teachers for those who want to learn. FMI: 325-4706. PRESQUE ISLE: Aroostook Amateur Radio Association will meet at 6 p.m. at the Mark and Emily Turner libary. Carl Pelletier, N1EVO, […]

8 years ago

Eight students earn CNA pins

     CARIBOU — RSU39’s Eastern Aroostook Adult and Community Education hosted a Certified Nursing Assistant pinning ceremony on Dec. 15 at the Caribou Learning Center. Contributed photo New certified nursing assistants who received their pins from RSU 39’s Adult and Community Education program are, from left, front row, Jessie King, Susan Phillips, Danielle Tardie […]

8 years ago

AP cites moderate growth in 2016

 

Group hails forestry success, youth potential

     CARIBOU, Maine — A local business development organization cited successes in forestry and manufacturing and the continuing need to grow the next generation’s workforce as key take-aways from 2016.

8 years ago

Bangor lender appoints CHS grad Cary

     BANGOR — Paul Cary, a Caribou High School graduate, has joined Mortgage Network Inc., one of the largest independent mortgage lenders in the eastern U.S., as a loan officer in the company’s Bangor branch office.