Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

10 years ago

Caribou Rec News (week of 8-26-15)

Recreation center hours Hours at the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. The facility is closed Saturdays and Sundays.

10 years ago

Half marathon and 5K runs to challenge athletes

While 5K races are becoming more common throughout The County, runners who want to take on a more challenging road race have had few local opportunities to do so. With the creation of a new Maine Running Festival on Aug. 30, runners can now face that challenge, all while taking in the beauty that is Northern Maine.

10 years ago

Two races remain in Challenge Series

Six of the events making up the County Challenge Road Racing Series have been completed, with Curtis Wheeler of New Sweden and Thomas Beckum of Caribou tied for the lead in the men’s standings and Angela Ewings of Littleton the women’s overall leader so far.

10 years ago

Sports Briefs (week of 8-26-15)

Caribou boys win twice

The Caribou Middle School boys’ soccer team bested Fort Fairfield and Fort Kent in games played last week.

10 years ago

Precious memories and places in the heart

Of all the types of outdoorsmen, anglers and hunters tend to be a unique breed unto their own. Superstitions, traditions, individual habits, personal customs, cherished possessions and favorite places play a big part in each and every sportsman’s seasonal activities. Each one of us in the cast and blast fraternity know several boat buddies or camp companions that display at least one or perhaps all of the foibles. Truth be told, we are that character.

10 years ago

Steady improvement is main goal for Viking boys

     CARIBOU, Maine — There should be plenty of motivation for the Viking boys’ varsity soccer team heading into the season.

     The team is coming off a disappointing 2014, having gone just 2-10-2 and missing out on the playoffs.

10 years ago

Viking girls should challenge in Class B

The roster has a much different look than last year’s, but that shouldn’t prevent the Viking girls from being competitive in the Eastern Maine Class B ranks this fall.