Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

9 years ago

Salmon brook group to meet

     WASHBURN — The Salmon Brook Historical Society will hold a potluck supper and business meeting on Thursday, May 19, at 6 p.m.

9 years ago

NMCC highlights local aviation

New gallery opened April 7, 2016 at the Akeley Student Center 

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — “So that we may honor the men and women who served at the Presque Isle Army Air Base and those who envisioned an educational purpose for this historic space” — those are the words greeting visitors to the new Gallery of Aviation History at Northern Maine Community College.

9 years ago

Washburn Pentecostal Church turns 100

     WASHBURN, Maine — The Washburn Pentecostal Church this year is celebrating its 100th anniversary, and has several events planned to mark this historic year. 

10 years ago

Grand jury indicts 32

     CARIBOU — Crimes related to drugs and violence continued to top the Aroostook County grand jury list, which was released by District Attorney Todd Collins Friday.

10 years ago

Obituary Notices/Committals (week of 5-11-2016)

ALBAIR, P. Harold, 91, Caribou, May 4, 2016. Services were celebrated at 9 a.m., Monday, May 9 from the Parish of the Precious Blood Catholic Church, Caribou. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou. DOODY, Douglas A., 61, Caribou & East Thetford, VT, May 5, 2016. A private celebration of his life will be held at […]

10 years ago

P. Harold Albair

     CARIBOU — P. Harold Albair, 91, well known Caribou businessman, passed away May 4, 2016 at Caribou with his loving family by his side. He was born in Caribou July 27, 1924, the son of the late Edward and Louise (Soucy) Albair.  P. Harold Albair

10 years ago

Michael Skonieczny

     CARIBOU — Michael Skonieczny, 89, well known area farmer and potato grower, passed away May 2, 2016. He was born in Bridgehampton, NY, October 1926, the son of the late Michael J. and Eva (Mezynieski) Skonieczny. He was a graduate of Bridgehampton High School and married Theresa Hodukavich, November 25, 1951. Michael was […]

10 years ago

Rev. Robert Joseph McCarthy

     WOODLAND – Rev. Robert Joseph McCarthy, 96, World War II Veteran, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Saturday evening, April 30, 2016.      He was born on May 27, 1919, in Philadelphia, PA, the son of John and Mary (Doughart) McCarthy.   Rev. Robert Joseph McCarthy