Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

10 years ago

Frederic Amos Fletcher

     CARIBOU — It is with great sadness that the family of Frederic Amos Fletcher announces his passing after his 18 month battle with cancer on Wednesday, April 20, 2016 at the age of 65 years.  The family is assured that he is in his new heavenly home with Jesus, his Lord.  Frederic Amos […]

10 years ago

Tonya Elaine Wardwell

     PERHAM — Tonya Elaine Wardwell, 71, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 30, 20l6 at Mars Hill.  Tonya was the eldest sibling of five children born to Calvin and Faye (Bowels) Wardwell of Perham. Tonya Elaine Wardwell

10 years ago

Lorraine Thibodeau Weaver

     CARIBOU — Lorraine Thibodeau Weaver, 90, passed away May 1, 2016 at Caribou. She was born in Connor, February 16, 1926 the daughter of the late Thaddy and Vina (Fournier) Thibodeau. Mrs. Weaver was employed by several area potato processing plants over the years and was a loving and devoted wife, mother and […]

10 years ago

John Beale

     CARIBOU & COLLINSVILLE, VA — John left this early life for his heavenly home on Saturday, April 23 after a long illness.  John was born on July 3, 1934 to George and Geraldine Beale.  John was an army veteran and worked as a salesman for many years.  He was a lifetime member of the […]

10 years ago

Michael Skonieczny

     CARIBOU —  Funeral services for Michael Skonieczny, 89, who passed away May 2, 2016 at Presque Isle will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 2016 from the Parish of the Precious Blood, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Caribou. 

10 years ago

In your community

UMW plans annual banquet LIMESTONE — The United Methodist Women will host their annual Sisters-in-Faith banquet Monday, May 9, at 6 p.m. at the Limestone United Methodist Church. This is a potluck dinner; bring a dish to share. Rummage and bake sale set CARIBOU: Gray Memorial United Methodist Church, on the corner of Sweden and […]

10 years ago

Vikings’ offense strong in second game against Hawks

LCS/MSSM girls started with 14-0 shoutout over Wisdom

      The Caribou baseball team was able to split a doubleheader for the second time this season. The Vikes bounced back Saturday from a 9-0 opening-game loss to defeat the Hermon Hawks in game two, 12-8.

10 years ago

Maine runner qualifies for U.S. Women’s Olympic Trials

Carsyn Koch ran the fastest 800 meters in NCAA divison history

     PALO ALTO, California — Carsyn Koch of Washburn hasn’t even completed her sophomore year, but the Cedarville University student is already making history.

 Koch ran the fastest 800 meters in NCAA Division II women’s outdoor track and field history, clocking a time of 2 minutes, 2.39 seconds on Sunday at the Payton Jordan Invitational at Stanford University.