Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

10 years ago

Anderson joins law practice

     PORTLAND — Preti Flaherty has announced that Aroostook County native Ethan A. Anderson has joined the firm. Anderson will practice business law from the Portland office.

10 years ago

Credit unions among top 25 in assets

     PORTLAND — The commitment of Maine’s credit unions to invest in and introduce new technology, such as remote check deposit, online account opening, online loan applications, and other mobile products, as well as shared branching, helped to produce solid mid-year statistics for Maine’s 60 credit unions.  

10 years ago

Maine Press Association honors weekly papers for excellence

     Aroostook Republican & Piscataquis Observer took home 11 first-place awards      BANGOR — Two Aroostook County weeklies were among those deemed Maine’s best during the annual Better Newspaper Contest, sponsored by the Maine Press Association.

10 years ago

Labor commissioner wants to help Maine businesses adapt

     By Anthony Brino      Staff Writer      PRESQUE ISLE — As a former bank executive and publisher, Jean Paquette sees her job as bringing workers, business owners and managers the information to thrive in a changing and regulated economy. Aroostook Republican Photo/Anthony Brino Maine labor commissioner Jeanne Paquette, center, chats with […]

10 years ago

District Court News

     CARIBOU — The following cases were heard at the Caribou District Courthouse during the month of September.

10 years ago

Caribou Criminal Docket

CARIBOU — The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse during the month of September.

10 years ago

Caribou men’s bowling standings

     Charlie’s Angels (20-4), Fournier’s Transportation (20-4), County Federal Credit Union (16-8), KeyBank (14-10), Knights of Columbus (9-15), Dead River (6-16), Sports Inn (5-19), R & M Lawncare (4-20).

10 years ago

Viking girls earn championship

     The Caribou Middle School girls’ soccer team wrapped up its season recently with a win over league rival Houlton. With the win, the Lady Vikings captured the 2015 Aroostook League championship by ending up with a 3-1-2 record. Aroostook League members include Houlton, Presque Isle Blue and Presque Isle White.