Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

9 years ago

Craft brewery to open this summer in Caribou

    CARIBOU, Maine — There’s something new brewing in Aroostook County. The opening of the first craft brewery in Caribou is on tap, and the beer is scheduled to pour in mid-June. Northern Maine Brewing Co. will be the only craft brewery north of Orono, and with planned beers including the stout “Skidder Grease” […]

9 years ago

Rivard makes bid for District 149 seat

     Ginette Rivard, a Democrat, has announced her candidacy for Maine House District 149, representing Caribou, New Sweden and Westmanland in the 2016 General Election of November 8th.

9 years ago

Troop F report (week of 5-18-2016)

     Editor’s Note: An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at criminal proceedings.      HOULTON — The Maine State Police Troop F barrack in Houlton responded to the following incidents from Monday, May 9 to […]

9 years ago

Chamber breakfast May 18

     PRESQUE ISLE — The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce will hold its next breakfast meeting Wednesday, May 18, at 7 a.m. at Cafe Sorpreso in PI.

9 years ago

Five Vikes advance to tourney

Tennis teams are both 8-0 on the season and close out season Tuesday.

     There were eight spots open for bids to the state singles tournament and the Caribou Vikings dominated by taking five of them.

9 years ago

Baseball and softball teams reach midway

The Fort Fairfield baseball team and the LCS/MSSM softball team have the highest rankings among squads in the region in the Heal Point standings.

9 years ago

Runner captures 34th Sugarloaf Marathon

With cool temperatures, clouds, and intermittent rain showers providing favorable conditions for runners, 37 year-old P.J. Gorneault of Caribou won the 34th annual Sugarloaf Marathon Sunday in 2 hours, 35 minutes, and 24 seconds.

9 years ago

Running event honors veterans

     May is National Military Appreciation Month in the United States and on Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 21, 2016, Aroostook County’s very own service members, who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation’s freedom, will be honored and funds will be raised on their behalf.