Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

10 years ago

McNally named October Hero of the Month

     HOULTON — The Cubby Gives Program has announced its “October Hero of the Month” is 8-year-old Faith McNally of Island Falls. Contributed photo Faith McNally

10 years ago

Eateries, patrons use forks to battle cancer

   2016 Relay for Life will take place June 17 at CHS Three local eating establishments recently took part in this year’s “Stick a Fork in Cancer” campaign, and donated 10 percent of sales during their specified times to the American Cancer Society through the annual Aroostook County Relay For Life.

10 years ago

Thompson award

Contributed photo Arthur Thompson, right, founder of Thompson-Hamel, LLC, was recently awarded the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) Quality Award for the 40th year. This award represents 40 years of excellence in serving clients. As a recipient of the recognition, Thompson has demonstrated his commitment to professionalism through education and earned designations, […]

10 years ago

VNA achieves top satisfaction scores

     CARIBOU — Visiting Nurses of Aroostook (VNA) was recently recognized as one of the country’s highest performing home care agencies in the area of patient satisfaction.  

10 years ago

Dealership helps raise $3,280 for CHS

     CARIBOU — An annual event has helped raise over $3,000 for the Caribou Athletic Boosters. Contributed photo Griffeth Ford of Caribou recently presented $3,280 to the Caribou Athletic Boosters, the proceeds from their annual Drive 4 UR School event held this fall. From left are Neal Griffeth, owner; David Wakana, Caribou High School […]

10 years ago

Auto dealer honored for 25 years of service

Gagnon purchased former Northeast Sales & Service in 1990 By Paula Brewer Staff Writer      CARIBOU — A local automobile dealer has received a 25-year service award from General Motors. Contributed photo Gary Gagnon, owner of Gagnon’s Auto & RV, was recently presented a General Motors 25-year Service Award. At the presentation are, from […]

10 years ago

Knights of Columbus holds annual Senior Banquet

Nearly 200 turn out to enjoy turkey dinner, games and live music    

 CARIBOU, Maine — The Caribou Knights of Columbus held a festive gathering Sunday for nearly 200 senior citizens, with bingo, dancing, music, and free food. According to Grand Knight Bill Belanger, this annual banquet has taken place for over 40 years.

10 years ago

Session features film on historic lumbermen

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Medical Center and the Presque Isle Historical Society will team up for the fourth time this year to bring alive a piece of years gone by in a special Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015 presentation.

10 years ago

Historical group sets annual tea

     LIMESTONE — The Limestone/Caswell Historical Society is preparing to spread some holiday spirit with their annual Christmas Tea.

10 years ago

Caribou men’s bowling standings

     KeyBank (60-24), County Federal Credit Union (56-28), Fournier’s Transportation (50-34), Charlie’s Angels (47-37), Dead River (38-46), Knights of Columbus (42-52), R & M Lawncare (30-54), Sports Inn (23-61).