Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

9 years ago

ACAP continues after preschool closes

     The Aroostook County Action Program Inc. is providing preschool special education services to families in northern Maine for the coming two months through an agreement reached this week with State of Maine, Child Development Services (CDS)

9 years ago

Caribou’s Daughters of Isabella meet

By Bea Pirie
Scribe

     CARIBOU, Maine — On May 3, 2016 Daughters of Isabella Holy Rosary Circle 638 gathered for a delicious potluck dinner/social at the parish center. Acting chancellor was Josephine St. Peter, who led the group in a blessing before the meal. The refreshment committee included: Michelle Raymond, Priscilla Foley, with help from Judy Dubois, Laura Hodshan and Heidi Bugler. Guests for the evening were: Judy Bougie, Laura Hodshan and Heidi Bugler.

9 years ago

Historic Memorial Day speeches

     Memorial Day, a federal holiday since 1967, originated from the American Civil War to honor the Union and Confederate dead. During the early 20th century the occasion has been extended to recognize all Americans who have sacrificed their life during military conflict.

9 years ago

Red Cross recognizes local Heroes

     CARIBOU, Maine — Hundreds of audience members poured into the Caribou Inn & Convention Center last week, with late guests parking on the grass, to see people in The County who have saved lives and displayed tremendous bravery. These heroic individuals live throughout Aroostook County, and were honored during the May 11, 2016, Red Cross Real Heroes Breakfast.

9 years ago

Obituary Notices/Committals (week of 5-18-2016)

Obituary Notices FOOTE, Donald C., 81, Washburn, May 13, 2016. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m., Tue., May 17 at the Crouseville Cemetery. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou. LONGLAIS, Lucien J., 88, Limestone, May 12, 2016. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.   […]

9 years ago

Donald C. Foote

     WASHBURN – Donald C. Foote, 80, passed away May 13, 2016 at Presque Isle. He was born in Lowell, MA, November 21, 1935 the son of the late Allan and Louise (Peters) Foote. Mr. Foote served in the US Air Force at Loring Air Force Base. He married Donna Stairs. Donald managed the […]

9 years ago

William R. Stairs

     CARIBOU — William R. Stairs, 58, passed away, May 9, 2016, at Mars Hill following a brief illness. He was born in Caribou, March 15, 1958, the son of Claude and Jeannette (Ouellette) Stairs.  Bill was a 1976 graduate of Caribou High School and was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church. […]

9 years ago

Lucien J. Longlais

     LIMESTONE —Lucien J. Longlais, 88, passed away May 12, 2016 at his Limestone residence. He was born in Caribou, October 3, 1927 the son of the late Johnnie and Margaret (Levesque) Longlais.  Lucien married Cecile Levesque in 1955, and she predeceased him in October 1999.