10 years ago
Sally R. Thibodeau
CARIBOU – Sally R. Thibodeau, 69, passed away September 25, 2015, at Caribou. She was born in Fort Fairfield on August 2, 1946, the daughter of the late Robert and Marie (Wright) Conant. Sally R. Thibodeau
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10 years ago
Doris M. Plourde
CARIBOU – Doris M. Plourde, 90, passed away September 23, 2015, in Caribou surrounded by her chidren. She was born in Caribou on May 22,1925, the daughter of the late Francois and Josephine (Sanfacon) Belanger. Doris M. Plourde
10 years ago
AREA collects backpacks, food
The Aroostook Retired Educators Association (AREA) met Sept. 22, 2015 at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center.
10 years ago
Legion seeking coats to warm area families
The members of the American Legion Auxiliary, Henry B. Pratt Jr. Unit 15 of Caribou are planning for their annual “Coats for Kids and Families” event, which will be held Oct. 30 and 31, 2015.
10 years ago
Program to help students transition into college studies
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Northern Maine Community College (NMCC) and SAD 1 Adult & Community Education in Presque Isle have put together a new program to help people who want to enter a college program but who need some additional academic preparation before attempting collegiate-level academics.
10 years ago
Crash on Caribou Connector kills FF couple
By Chris Bouchard Staff Writer CARIBOU — An elderly Fort Fairfield couple were victims of a fatal crash with a city of Caribou dump truck on the U.S. Route 1 Connector in Caribou at approximately 1 p.m. Wednesday. Aroostook Republican Photo/Chris Bouchard Personnel with the State Police Commercial Unit, the Maine Warden Service, […]
10 years ago
Group warns of pitfalls of marijuana legalization
BANGOR, Maine — If Maine regulates marijuana the way it regulates alcohol, residents can expect increased use of the drug as the public perception of risk declines and the substance becomes cheaper, easier to obtain and more socially acceptable.
10 years ago
Death of man found in burning Caribou house called homicide, probe continues
CARIBOU, Maine — Maine State Police and the state fire marshal’s office are investigating the suspicious death of a man found Thursday night inside a burning house on Lyndon Street, according to Stephen McCausland, spokesman for the Maine Department of Public Safety.
10 years ago
Survival tips for single working parents
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Becoming a parent may be the most important responsibility an adult ever faces, and that responsibility is even greater for single parents. Balancing work and home life as a single parent can seem like an endless juggling act. But with a strong support system and some guidance, single parents can handle the challenge.
10 years ago
How to make school lunch healthier
The benefits of a healthy diet are clear and well documented. In addition to providing the nutrients a growing body needs, consuming a balanced diet helps children maintain a healthy weight. Obesity continues to be a growing problem among school-aged children and can contribute to the onset of type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, and many other adverse medical conditions.
