Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

10 years ago

Snow Run returns for 32nd year

     HOULTON, Maine — The 32nd annual 5K Wild Katahdin Trust Snow Run/2 Mile Walk will be held Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016 as part of the Moosestompers Weekend.

10 years ago

Shedding some light on hunting with handguns

Mainely Outdoors

   With only 10 minutes of legal shooting time remaining, plenty of ambient light shown along the approach road, but under the leafy canopy of the thick forest surrounding the tree stand and bear bait site, it was gloomy. That’s why it took a few seconds for me to realize something had changed in the brushy backdrop behind the barrel, and then the big head and shoulders of a bruin took shape poking part way out of the brushes. He was staring right at my stand, so I froze and slowly dipped my head slightly to avert eye contact.

10 years ago

APP survey prepares for workforce dip

     CARIBOU, Maine — An Aroostook County economic development partnership is taking a proactive step to get businesses ready for a projected future dip in the workforce, while at the same time spearheading interest in young people to remain in The County to replace those departing workers.

10 years ago

Northern Star contest ramps up for new year

Competition set for Friday, Feb. 26, 2016 at 7 p.m. in Madawaska

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A new year brings with it a new search for Aroostook County and western New Brunswick’s top vocalist. The United Way of Aroostook has officially launched a new season of its popular Northern Star competition with a call for talent going out to residents age 12 and older in Aroostook County, Maine and Madawaska, Carleton and Victoria counties on the New Brunswick side of the border.

10 years ago

Local parish offers special devotion

     CARIBOU, Maine — The Parish of the Precious Blood has received, thanks to the generosity of some parishioners and the local Knights of Columbus councils, a small trifold shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe for each worship site.

10 years ago

Residents on UNE dean’s list

     BIDDEFORD, Maine — Several area students were named to the dean’s list for the 2015 fall semester at the University of New England.

10 years ago

Blood drive planned

     CARIBOU, Maine — Cary Medical Center will be holding an American Red Cross Blood Drive on Monday, Feb. 15 , 2016 from 12 noon-6 p.m. at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center.

10 years ago

Survey to focus on best practices

     AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry is currently conducting a research project to help categorize how Maine farms are engaging in sustainable practices and farm best management.