Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

9 years ago

Sports briefs (week of 6-22-2016)

NMKA holds Friday races

The results from the Northern Maine Karting Association’s June 17, 2016 race event at Spud Speedway in Caribou are as follows:

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Caribou Recreation News

Rec center hours

The Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center hours are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. The facility is closed Saturdays and Sundays.

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Athletes to converge in Caribou track meet

     The Caribou Parks and Recreation Department will host the second annual Maine Recreation and Parks Association Regional Track and Field Meet on Tuesday, June 28, 2016.

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PVC raises funds for causes

     In the 2015-16 school year, the Penobscot Valley Conference (PVC) was comprised of 33 schools from six counties. 

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Festival features nugget feasting

FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — For nearly 70 years, thousands of visitors have descended upon Fort Fairfield in mid-July to enjoy the Maine Potato Blossom Festival and its nearly 100 family-friendly event. Now those crowds will be invited to leave some room in their stomachs and their schedule and take part in a unique challenge of intestinal fortitude — the first ever Maine Potato Blossom Festival International Tater Tot Eating Competition on Saturday, July 16, 2016.

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NMCC honors top students

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College has released its dean’s list for the 2016 spring semester. One hundred and fifty-seven full-time students earned a 3.20 average or better; 53 of these students were named to high honors with a grade point average of 3.85 or better. Thirty-four students had the distinction of earning a perfect 4.0 grade point average.

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What’s Happening (week of 6-22-16)

Wednesday, June 15 NEW SWEDEN: The New Sweden Historical Society Museum is now open for summer. Hours are Monday through Friday, 12-4 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 1-4 p.m. Thursday, June 16 CASWELL: Summer food service program begins today and runs through July 15. Meals will be provided free to eligible children 18 and younger […]

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Husson announces spring honors lists

     BANGOR, Maine — Husson University has announced students earning top academic honors in the spring semester. The following local students were named:

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Chamber hosts breakfast

  Contributed photo David Alward, Canada’s Consul General to New England, spoke at the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce’s June 14 business breakfast. He discussed how Canada and the U.S. work closely together on trade, commerce, energy and cross-border security measures, and also had a question-and-answer session. At the breakfast are, from left, Theresa Fowler, […]