Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

9 years ago

Midsommar magic returns

Festival in New Sweden draws large crowd on June 17-19

     Midsommar in New Sweden was a magical experience for participants from near and far as near perfect weather descended on the community for the weekend of June 17-19, 2016.

9 years ago

Cary earns Joint Commission ‘Gold Seal’

     CARIBOU — Cary Medical Center has earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for Hospital Accreditation by demonstrating continuous compliance with its performance standards.

9 years ago

PI hospital unveils PET/CT scanner

‘Powerful’ cancer treatment tool only one north of Bangor      PRESQUE ISLE — TAMC officials announced the exciting news last December that the Presque Isle medical center was taking the next step in cancer care for northern Maine by committing $1.5 million to bring PET scan technology to the region. Last week, that long-awaited step […]

9 years ago

1966: Senior class attends all-night party

115 Years Ago —June 26, 1901

     Humpty-Dumpty — Humpty-Dumpty drew a large audience to the Opera House last evening and evoked roars of laughter by his many comicalities. There was lots of fun for the old and young and it was heartily enjoyed and vigorously applauded. The comedy juggling of Alvan was decidedly good, as also were many of the numerous specialities.

9 years ago

CubbyGives provides 16 Angel Flights

     PRESQUE ISLE — CubbyGives, a program of The Cubby Thriftstores, LLC, along with its patrons, recently raised and donated more than $4,800 to Angel Flight of New England. Contributed photo Cindy Johnson, left, presents a check for $4,898.93 to Jim Cear, chairman of the board of directors of Angel Flight New England, the […]

9 years ago

Students pass exam

Contributed photo Automotive II students at the Caribou Regional Technology Center recently completed their student Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams — the first step in building a career as a service professional in the automotive industry. These students gained certifications in the areas of maintenance and light repair, brakes, electrical and electronics, steering and suspension, […]

9 years ago

Students pass exam

Contributed photo Automotive II students at the Caribou Regional Technology Center recently completed their student Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) exams — the first step in building a career as a service professional in the automotive industry. These students gained certifications in the areas of maintenance and light repair, brakes, electrical and electronics, steering and suspension, […]

9 years ago

State seeks business excellence nominees

AUGUSTA — The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is accepting nominations for the 2016 Governor’s Award for Business Excellence.