Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

10 years ago

District Court News

    CARIBOU — The following cases were heard at the District Court in Caribou during the month of March.    Meagan M. Adams, 31, Caribou: operating under the influence, $500 fine, 48 hours in jail and 150-day license suspension.    Craig A. Anderson, 48, Stockholm: violating condition of release, 10 days in jail.    Alicia M. Antiuk, 31, […]

10 years ago

Secession group deserves support

To the editor:
In reference to Mr. Cyr’s June 24 letter. Mr. Cyr says that he doesn’t like to pay taxes any more than anyone else but has a little heartburn over what the citizens in the so called Lyndon area are working so hard to do.

10 years ago

You can get lost in your own back yard

I got lost once again – just the other day. In true Belinda fashion, I found myself driving around in circles and looking fervently for a nonexistent street. I was in Patten and I was late. In my haste, I pulled out in front of a canary yellow semi and the irate driver slammed on his Jake brake and pounded on his monster horn.

10 years ago

1989 solar storm

On the evening of Monday, June 22nd, a solar disturbance generated a geomagnetic storm, which resulted in a fabulous display of the Northern Lights in The County. In fact, some said it was the best show in a decade.

10 years ago

Caribou Rehab receives National Quality Award

    CARIBOU — Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center has been recognized as a 2015 recipient of the Bronze — Commitment to Quality Award for its dedication to improving the lives of residents through quality care.     The award is the first of three distinctions possible through the National Quality Award Program, presented by the American […]

10 years ago

Limestone Country Club celebrates new owner

By Joshua ArcherStaff Writer     LIMESTONE — The Limestone Country Club is in new hands. Saturday was the club’s ribbon cutting where new owner, Dean Kimball, took the reins.    The club’s previous owner, Craig Phair, had taken care of the grounds for 20 years. Golfers and recreation enthusiasts can expect a year-round facility ready to […]