10 years ago
On dean’s list
PAUL SMITHS, N.Y. — A Caribou student is among those named to the dean’s list at Paul Smith’s College during the spring 2015 semester.
Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican
10 years ago
New Sweden students demonstrate tech know how
The New Sweden School students in grades 3-8 participated weekly in a robotics class as part of the school’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) initiatives. They ended the year with an exciting and energetic all-student exhibition entitled “Pentathlon+1” on May 19, 2015.
Grade 5-8 teacher Ernie Easter introduced the competition by describing the six events: Drag Race, Oval Track Race, Robot Pull, Hill Climb, Seek & Find, and Speed Build. He explained each student was part of a four-person team, but worked with only one partner on three of the six total events. As a team, the four students covered all six events. The 40 students designed, built and programmed their Lego NXT robots for several weeks in preparation for the competition.
10 years ago
Risner takes Fort Fairfield helm
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — Following a three-month nationwide search, the town of Fort Fairfield now has a new leader.
On Friday, May 29, 2016, the Fort Fairfield Town Council unanimously chose James Risner as the new town manager after a search that yielded several qualified candidates. Risner, who is replacing outgoing Town Manager Michael Bosse, is a recent transplant to The County from Virginia.
10 years ago
Science Center may face closure without funding
EASTON, Maine — The Francis Malcolm Science Center hosted its annual Open House May 30. A smaller than average crowd of around 40 people were in attendance to enjoy presentations in the planetarium, a model rocket launch and up close viewing of sea creatures in the “Touch Tank.”
10 years ago
Secession Committee public hearing brings year-long process to forefront
Staff report
CARIBOU, Maine — It’s been almost a year since the Caribou Secession Committee formally announced their intentions to lead rural Caribou in an attempt to lower taxes by seceding from the city to form a new municipality, the town of Lyndon. To do so the Secession Committee began circulating a petition this past summer.
10 years ago
Weekend break in discovered at Caribou store
CARIBOU, Maine — Mike’s Quik Stop on the Presque Isle Road was broken into Saturday.
According to the Caribou Police Department, at approximately 10:41 p.m., CPD received a call about an alarm going off at the store. Upon arriving, officers noticed the glass in the front door shattered and entry had been made. Police said evidence was collected at the scene.
10 years ago
Honor parts named at area schools
Outing leads CHS honor part list
CARIBOU, Maine — Principal Mark Jones has announced the official Honor Parts for Caribou High School’s graduating Class of 2015. Morgan Outing has earned the distinction of Valedictorian while the 2015 CHS Salutatorian is Albany McCabe.
Graduation exercises will be held Sunday, June 14 at 2 p.m. in the CHS gymnasium.
10 years ago
Relationship sours between Union 122 and RSU 39
NEW SWEDEN, Maine — Union 122’s new exclusive contract with MSAD 45 in Washburn was a topic of discussion during a meeting of the Union’s joint committee on June 4.
Woodland Resident and concerned parent, Jemelie Durepo, asked the school board during public comment if a counter offer given by RSU 39 was considered before the Union signed an exclusive contract with Washburn to send their high school students to Washburn High School for the next five years.
10 years ago
Veterans organizations troubled by funding level
CARIBOU, Maine — Roger Felix, commander of Caribou VFW, and Wayne Little, commander of Caribou American Legion, approached City Council members Monday to discuss decreased funding to their organizations.
When the council adopted the 2016 budget in January, local veterans organizations responded with a letter that addressed concerns over decreased funding which is used annually to purchase flags and flag holders to mark veterans’ graves.
“Under Maine statute law 30-A indicates municipalities have to place flags and flag holders on all graves of the veterans,” Felix said. “In the past it has been our understanding that it has been an agreement that the veterans organizations were assisting the city of Caribou in accomplishing this.”
10 years ago
Graduation Booklet
The Graduation booklet inserted into this week’s Aroostook Republican & News is available for download!
