Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

10 years ago

Downtown accident points to mechanical failure

Heading south on Main Street last Thursday, Kyle Perkins, 27, of Caribou made a last-ditch effort and pulled on his emergency break to stop his 2006 Honda Pilot from careening out of control after a mechanical failure.

10 years ago

Meet Kuba

Contributed photo     Kuba is a neutered 2-year old male at Halfway Home Pet Rescue. He has all of his medical completed and is ready for adoption. Kuba is very gentle and clean about his environment and is a loving lap cat who will get along with other cats. He would make a loving friend […]

10 years ago

House passes LD 186

The possible abolishment of the state Board of Corrections was a topic of discussion at the Aroostook County Commissioners’ June 16 meeting.

10 years ago

Caribou school looking for blender

To meet the ever-changing needs of its students and to stay true to the nature of proficiency-based learning, RSU 39 has opened its doors for their first director of blended learning, which could be you.

10 years ago

Potato Blossom Festival offers more music, events

The organizing committee for the Maine Potato Blossom Festival has announced an expanded line-up of musical performances and new, exciting events scheduled for the annual nine-day celebration being held this year from July 11-19.

10 years ago

Cary honors employees for 1,200 years of combined service

Cary Medical Center recently held its annual Employee Longevity Awards Banquet at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center. A total of 74 employees were recognized for a combined 1,205 years of employment at the hospital.

10 years ago

Senate panel drops NWS consolidation plan

The U.S. Senate Commerce Committee dropped a poorly received proposal that would have consolidated 122 National Weather Service forecast offices to six regional offices.