By Christopher Bouchard Staff Writer CARIBOU — The people of Caribou no longer have to travel out of town to purchase major appliances and furniture, as the newly opened Sears Hometown store on Sweden Street has plenty to offer. Aroostook Republican Photo/Christopher Bouchard Sears Hometown employees Michael Ireland, left, and Jennifer Tardy […]
Honorees of the year lauded at annual banquet in Presque Isle By Paula Brewer Staff Writer PRESQUE ISLE — In front of a capacity crowd Thursday evening, the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce celebrated the achievements of four local citizens, welcomed new members and marked the transition from one president to the next. […]
Contributed photo The Bread of Life Kitchen was the recipient of a recent $500 donation from Machias Savings Bank of Caribou. At the presentation are, from left, front, Liz Stickles and Jean Miesburger, Bread of Life board members, and Karen Thibodeau of Machias Savings. Back, Nicole Thibodeau of Machias Savings and David Hall, Ken […]
HOULTON — Hope and Justice Project is one of the many nonprofits that will be included on Bangor Savings Bank Foundation’s 2016 Community Matters More ballot for a chance to receive $5,000. Voting takes place Feb. 1-29.
AUGUSTA — Spring job fair season is beginning to take shape around Maine, providing an opportune time for job seekers looking for work. The Department of Labor’s network of 12 CareerCenters will be sponsoring or participating in several career fairs, and hundreds of employers will be hiring for both permanent and seasonal positions.
115 Years Ago – January 30, 1901
Grippe continues its grip — Several scholars of the high school had to get along with two teachers two days last week, as Miss Stubbs, the efficient second assistant, was confined to her home with grippe. Several other high school students are also out on its account
Friday, Feb. 5 PRESQUE ISLE: Stew Night to benefit Aroostook Teen Leadership Camp, 5-7 p.m. at Presque Isle Snowmobile Clubhouse. Cost: $6. FMI: Amber Stedt, 498-6431. Saturday, Feb. 6 CARIBOU: Railroads of the Caribou area display at the Caribou Historical Center and Museum, 1033 Presque Isle Road, 12-4 p.m. Items include photographs, postcards, books and […]
To the editor:
The Central Aroostook Chamber would like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation of the communities that we serve. We recently held our annual Awards Dinner where Dixie Shaw, Donald R. Bouley and Pineland Farms Potato Company were recognized for their contribution to improving the lives of others in the area and beyond.
To the editor:
After reading the recent article on area nursing homes’ financial shortfall I am left feeling only part of the story was told.
To the editor:
This is the time of year of frostbite, coyote bites, broken legs and every other kind of illness or injury that will mean sheer torture for homeless cats and kittens for all homeless animals. Recently Halfway Home Pet Rescue took in four orphaned kittens who were only about 2 1/2 weeks old, very dehydrated, starved and ill. No one seemed to know or care about what had happened to the mother. Even with instant vet care we still lost two of the babies.
