Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

9 years ago

Confernece lauds UMPI athletes

     The North Atlantic Conference announced postseason awards for cross country and volleyball last week. Elise Gudde of Caribou was one of the UMPI athletes recognized.

9 years ago

Squad competes in nationals

     VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — Five personal best times by the nine UMPI competitors made for a strong 10th-place finish at the USCAA Nationals Friday. 

9 years ago

Husson hoop squad includes local talent

     WATERVILLE, Maine — Bangor-based Husson University has claimed the top spot in the 2016-17 North Atlantic Conference (NAC) Women’s Basketball Preseason Poll. The defending champions earned five of the 10 first-place votes for a total of 91 points, while Maine Maritime Academy was selected second after earning two first place votes for a total of 85 points and Castleton University earned third with 79 points after claiming one first place vote.

9 years ago

What’s Happening (week of 11-16-16)

Wednesday, Nov. 16      CARIBOU: Aroostook County Commissioners meeting, 1 p.m., Caribou Courthouse.      CENTRAL AROOSTOOK: Low-cost cat spay/neuter clinic, $5. Cats as young as 12 weeks old are eligible. Includes rabies vaccine. Call (207) 809-5116 for details and an appointment.      PRESQUE ISLE: Bob Tarpey, athletic trainer with the Toronto Blue […]

9 years ago

Church sets Christmas fair

NEW SWEDEN — Organizers at New Sweden’s Covenant Church are preparing for the annual Christmas Fair, for Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.   Lunch will be available. Tables will feature baked goods, wreaths, crafts, antiques and more.

9 years ago

Troop F report (week of 11-16-2016)

     Editor’s Note: An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at criminal proceedings.

     HOULTON, Maine — The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to 151 calls for service during the weeks of Nov. 8-13:

9 years ago

Sheriff’s Office warns of scams

By Joseph Cyr Staff Writer      HOULTON — The Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office is warning County residents about an ongoing scam from an individual claiming to be from their office.

9 years ago

Limestone hopes to attract financial institution

By Christopher Bouchard Staff Writer      LIMESTONE — Limestone is one of three Aroostook County towns pegged to lose their Katahdin Trust bank branch in early 2017, at which point they may decide to put the building in the town’s hands. Aroostook Republican photo/Christopher Bouchard The Limestone Katahdin Trust is one of three Aroostook […]

9 years ago

Susi accepts $500 scholarship

  Contributed photo Emilee Susi of Caribou, second from right, accepts a $500 scholarship from Cary Medical Center Auxiliary members, from left, Mary Harrigan, April Caron and Andrea Gallagher. The scholarship is awarded annually by the auxiliary to a student entering a medical-related field. Susi is a 2015 Caribou High School graduate and a freshman […]

9 years ago

Leapfrog gives Cary ‘A’ patient safety rating

     CARIBOU — National hospital safety organization The Leapfrog Group has once again awarded a top grade of A to Cary Medical Center in its newest round of patient safety ratings.