Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

9 years ago

Preseason tourney planned

     LIMESTONE, Maine — The annual LCS/MSSM Tipoff Tourney for basketball will be held Friday and Saturday at the school’s gymnasium.

9 years ago

Caribou Viking eighth-graders split games

     The Viking eighth-grade boys’ basketball team won their third consecutive game to begin the season last Tuesday, but then lost for the first time Saturday in Houlton.

9 years ago

Shake, rattle and grunt deer hunting

MainelyOutdoors
Bill Graves    

     For most Aroostook deer hunters, pursuing bucks offers a solitary, self-satisfying venture. Tagging a big deer requires a good deal of perseverance and skill. A bit of luck doesn’t hurt either, especially if venison ends up in the freezer for several consecutive seasons. Stealth and silence remain crucial elements of successfully putting a deer in the sights. At least that’s what most experienced hunters will preach, but during the rut, a different approach often works which involves making some noise to coax deer to the shooter.

9 years ago

It’s unclear if Trump will abolish monument

 

Obama signed executive order creating Katahdin Woods and Waters in Maine’s North Woods

By Nick Sambides
BDN Staff

     Republicans in Congress are pushing President-elect Donald Trump to abolish national monuments created by his predecessor, but it remains unclear whether the law grants presidents that power.

9 years ago

Townsquare Media recgonized

Contributed photo Townsquare Media of Presque Isle received the October Customer Service Recognition Award from the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce for providing outstanding service to their customers. From left are Shelly Mctee, Sarah Brooks and Laurie Nelson, chamber board members; Lorraine Marston, Abi Ireland, Dick Palm and Susan McCormick of Townsquare; Jeff Clockedile of […]

9 years ago

Cancer Care achieves accreditation

     PRESQUE ISLE — The Aroostook Medical Center’s Aroostook Cancer Care Center has been recognized nationally by the QOPI Certification Program (QCP), an affiliate of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, and is one of only five such certified centers in the state. Contributed photo Staff from TAMC’s Aroostook Cancer Care Center display the […]

9 years ago

NMCC alumni selects torchbearer

Announces leadership team

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — During its recent seventh annual Alumni Reception and Awards Ceremony, Northern Maine Community College’s Alumni and Friends Organization recognized an outstanding member and chose its leadership team.

9 years ago

CHS students feed the county

Aroostook Republican photo/Christopher Bouchard NHS Corresponding Secretary Rachel Soucy, left, and President Maddie Doucette, both Caribou High School seniors, hold packaging for the meals they plan to make as part of the Caribou High School organization’s $5,000 fundraiser to feed 20,000 hungry people in Aroostook County. NHS members are seeking community/business support for their ambitious […]

9 years ago

ReEnergy Ashland marks National Bioenergy Day

     ASHLAND — In honor of the Fourth Annual Bioenergy Day on Oct. 19, ReEnergy Holdings opened the doors of its Ashland facility to state and local representatives, neighboring businesses, residents and suppliers.