Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

10 years ago

New Sweden seeks ideas to mark 150th

     NEW SWEDEN, Maine — The community of New Sweden is seeking those who are, or whose ancestors were from, the town to help plan its 150th birthday celebration.

10 years ago

Snowmobile Trail Report (week of 1-13-16)

  For the week of January 13 By Gary Marquis      This winter has certainly been challenging with not a lot of cold and snow but the county clubs are working to make the trails rideable and safe. Most projects are still reporting water and mud. Connectivity is getting better, but there are still […]

10 years ago

Caribou’s Chamber merging with Presque Isle

Tasker joins Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Caribou’s Chamber of Commerce closed its doors on December 31 of last year, but they will still offer representation to Caribou area businesses as part of Presque Isle’s Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce.

10 years ago

Cyr earns spot on U.S. biathlon team

     FORT KENT, Maine — Brendan Cyr of Caribou joined Cody Johnson of Fort Kent as skiers from Aroostook County who qualified for a spot on the U.S. Youth World Biathlon Team.

10 years ago

2015: A year in review, Part II

     The last six months of 2015 saw setbacks for the Caribou Secession Committee and progress towards Caribou’s new school.

10 years ago

Financial software training set in PI

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A free training session is planned Friday, Jan. 8, 2016 to acquaint participants with how to use QuickBooks effectively.

10 years ago

Maine gun sellers weigh in on regulation

     While President Barack Obama met with officials in Washington on Monday to complete new gun control measures that he plans to implement through executive orders, some Maine firearms dealers said more regulation is unnecessary.

10 years ago

Marjorie Catherine (Kelley) Anderson

     CARIBOU — Marjorie Catherine (Kelley) Anderson, 91, passed away on Christmas Day 2015 with family by her side. Marjorie Catherine (Kelley) Anderson