Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

9 years ago

Obituary Notices/Committals (week of 7-6-2016)

  CHABRE, Rodrique “Dick”, 84, Caribou, June 30, 2016. Services were celebrated at 11 a.m. from the Parish of the Precious Blood Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Caribou on Sat., July 2. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou. OBSTFELD, Lisa S., 60, Presque Isle, June 28, 2016. A celebration of her life will be announced […]

9 years ago

Lisa S. Obstfeld

     PRESQUE ISLE – Lisa S. Obstfeld, 60, passed away June 28, 2016, at her home after battling breast cancer for 22 years, nine of them stage four. She was truly a rare person, loved by all who met her. She lived to laugh and love. She was born August 20, 1955, in Des […]

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Mary “Edwina” Wright

     CARIBOU — Mary “Edwina” Wright, 91, passed away peacefully at her Caribou home June 29, 2016.  She was born in Caribou, June 1, 1925 to Edmund and Josephine (Jalbert) Theriault.  Mary “Edwina” Wright

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Margaret “Peggy” Swan

     CARIBOU — Margaret “Peggy” Swan, 73 passed away June 27, 2016 at Van Buren. She was born in Caribou February 12, 1943 the daughter of the late Axel and Hazel (Kelley) Lindgren.  Margaret “Peggy” Swan

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Austin James West “Westy”

     Austin James West “Westy”, 15, died Saturday, July 2, 2016, at his favorite place, Long Lake Cove in Van Buren.  Austin James West “Westy”

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Rodrique “Dick” Chabre’

     CARIBOU — Rodrique “Dick” Chabre’, 84, passed away June 30, 2016 at his residence in Caribou surrounded by his loving family.   Rodrique “Dick” Chabre’

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Athletes advance to state track meet

     The Maine Recreation and Parks Association Track and Field North Region Qualifier was held last Tuesday at Caribou High School.

   Formerly known as the Hershey Track and Field Program, the meet included athletes from numerous Aroostook County communities vying for the chance to compete at the state meet in Bangor July 12, 2016.

     The top four finishers in each event advanced to that meet, to be held at Cameron Stadium.

9 years ago

Versatile athlete focuses on run

Washburn’s Koch gets berth in the U.S. Olympic Trials

     Many elite athletes see a berth in the U.S. Olympic Trials as one signature step of a lifelong pursuit based in specialization and perseverance.

9 years ago

Sporting events a part of festival

     FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — A few sporting events are coming right up as the 69th Maine Potato Blossom Festival approaches.

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HOF banquet scheduled July 14

     Fort Fairfield High School’s Athletic Hall of Fame banquet will be held on Thursday, July 14, 2016 at FFHS.