As old man 2015 shuffles out and baby 2016 crawls in, a lot of folks feel the need to make some major lifestyle changes. Some are important, even life changing, a few are just plain crazy, and most don’t last through January, let along the entire winter. Age has moved me beyond annual resolutions. Over recent New Years, the sportsman in me delves into new outdoor experiences to make each annum more fulfilling.
Recreation center hours
Hours at the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m.-9 p.m. and Saturday from noon-4 p.m. The facility is closed Sundays.
KeyBank (32-16), Sports Inn (30-18), R & M Lawncare (26-22), County Federal Credit Union (24-24), Dead River (24-24), Charlie’s Angels (22-26), Knights of Columbus (20-28) and Fournier’s Transportation (14-34).
CARIBOU, Maine — The Caribou Historical Center and Museum is celebrating railroads of the Caribou area in a special exhibit Saturday, Jan. 16 and Saturday, Jan. 30, 2016.
Contributed photo Cary Medical Center was recently recognized by the Leapfrog Group as one of America’s Top Rural Hospitals during an award ceremony in Washington. D.C. Cary was one of 24 rural hospitals nationwide to be so honored. Accepting the award was Cary CEO, Kris Doody, RN (second from right). With her are, from left, […]
FORT KENT — The University of Maine at Fort Kent has selected Dr. Tanya Sleeper to serve as interim vice president of academic affairs as of Jan. 1. Sleeper has taken over the position until UMFK selects a permanent replacement for outgoing vice president of academic affairs Dr. Robert Dixon, who is retiring. […]
McCain team captain top fund-raiser in state The American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Aroostook County will hold a free kickoff for the annual event on Tuesday, Jan. 26 at 6 p.m. at the Chan Center at Cary Medical Center in Caribou. Everyone is invited to the kickoff to learn about […]
PRESQUE ISLE — Taxpayers in need of service at the Presque Isle IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center can now call to schedule an appointment.
PORTLAND — The trade association representing Maine’s pellet fuel manufacturers and allied industry is calling upon the University of Maine at Fort Kent to “keep the promise” made at the June 2013 ground-breaking ceremony for its $4 million biomass heating plant.
Aroostook Republican Photo/Christopher Bouchard Maddy Cakes, a cupcake shop based in New Sweden, sponsored Caribou’s New Year’s event by offering free baked goods and non-alcoholic cocktails, or Mocktails, for attendees. From left, Maddy Jackson, Mike Brady, and Ashley Jackson.
