Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

10 years ago

Verna B. McElwain

     HARTFIELD, NB — Verna B. McElwain, passed away January 28, 2016 at Carleton Manor, Woodstock, NB. Born in 1925 at Hartfield, NB, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Nora (Bradley) Moorcroft.

10 years ago

Marvin A. Philbrook

     WASHBURN — Marvin A. Philbrook, 63, passed away unexpectedly January 26, 2016 at Washburn. He was born in Caribou, March 31, 1952, the son of the late Leslie and Bertha (Haines) Philbrook. Marvin was a graduate of Washburn High School and had been employed by several area potato processors.    Marvin A. Philbrook

10 years ago

Joan Marie Johndro

     CARIBOU and LIMESTONE – Joan Marie Johndro, 70, passed away February 1, 2016 at her Caribou residence following a brief illness. She was born in Limestone on September 12, 1945 the youngest of 16 children born to Dolphus and Annie (Page) Johndro. Ms. Johndro was raised in Limestone and was a communicant of […]

10 years ago

Freda M. Habeeb

       CARIBOU – Freda M. Habeeb, 96, passed away early Tuesday morning, January26,2016,atherhome on Caribou. She was born June 19, 1919, in Caribou, the daughter of Thomas and Barbara (Moucherek) Habeeb. Sheworkedasalegalsecre- tary for Richard Solman, Attorney at Law for 59 years. She was a faithful member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. She […]

10 years ago

Healthy Aroostook provides freezers for homeless shelter

Homeless Services of Aroostook has supplied 129,150 meals to their residents over the last five years. Keeping food on hand to supply these much needed meals is a challenge, but Healthy Aroostook just made things easier.

10 years ago

Kelley recognized at pre-game ceremony

Peter Kelley, who starred for the Viking basketball team in the 1950s, was honored and recognized for his outstanding athletic accomplishments prior to Wednesday’s varsity boys’ basketball game against Presque Isle.

10 years ago

Carlisle swim teams get ready for PVCs

In the final regular season meet before the upcoming Penobscot Valley Conference championships, the Carlisle swim teams split with Foxcroft Academy at the Gentile Hall pool Saturday. The boys managed a 64-41 win, while the girls fell, 106-50.

10 years ago

Viking ski teams preparing for championship event

The Caribou Vikings alpine and Nordic ski teams are looking to build onto this season’s strong start with strong performances at this week’s Aroostook League Championship meets.