Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

10 years ago

Rotary’s Purple Pinkie Project a success

To the editor:

     With the help of the Rotary Clubs in Caribou, Fort Fairfield, Limestone, Mars Hill and Washburn, the University of Maine at Presque Isle and the Presque Isle Rotary Club are declaring their fourth annual World Polio Day and Purple Pinkie Project celebration — which spread throughout central Aroostook County and was held between Oct. 17-25 — a big success. All activities helped to raise awareness of Rotary International’s efforts to eradicate polio worldwide. Combined efforts among the clubs helped to raise $2,600 for that global effort.

10 years ago

A most unusual flood

On Feb. 2, 1976, Groundhog Day, some wicked weather lashed the state of Maine. Last Tuesday was the 40th anniversary of what has come to be known as the “Groundhog Gale.”

10 years ago

Still room for the human element

     I know many people wonder if they need a computer and genealogical software to do genealogy. The answer is no. A computer with an Internet connection and genealogical software can make researching and organization of your data easier but it isn’t absolutely necessary.

10 years ago

Essay contest honors Maine’s Chase Smith

     SKOWHEGAN, Maine — The Margaret Chase Smith Library recently announced the topic of its 20th annual essay contest: presidential leadership. The competition is open to Maine high school seniors.

10 years ago

Ceremony slated for biathletes

Presque Isle’s Downtown Revitalization Committee will host an arrival ceremony for biathletes participating in the 2016 BMW IBU World Cup Biathlon, and the public is invited to help welcome them.

10 years ago

Success Story

Contributed photo   Kiwi, a shorthaired female, ventured to southern Maine with nine other cats last Thursday, and by Friday afternoon she had found her forever home. The Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, Hart of Cumberland and Animal Welfare Society in Kennebunk have partnered with Halfway Home Pet Rescue to help find good homes […]

10 years ago

Troop F Report

     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 barracks responded to the following incidents from Sunday, Jan. 24- Saturday, Jan. 30.

10 years ago

Obituary Notices/Committals (week of 2-3-2016)

ALBERT, Doris D., 84, Jan. 30, 2016. Interment services will be held at a later date at the New Holy Rosary Cemetery. Arrangements by Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home, Caribou. HABEEB, Freda M., 96, Jan. 26, 2016. Spring interment will be at the Evergreen Cemetery in Caribou. Arrangements by Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home, Caribou. JOHNDRO, Joan M., 70, […]

10 years ago

Doris D. Albert

       CARIBOU – Doris D. Albert, 84, died peacefully on January 30, 2016, surrounded by her family. She was born in St. David, ME, September 29, 1931, the daughter of Pauland Emelda (St. Amant) Dufour. Doris D. Albert