10 years ago
Storm causes power outage
A thunderstorm early Wednesday evening was blamed for causing a power outage that left over 1,000 customers without service northwest of Presque Isle.
Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican
10 years ago
Hospital Association leader talks rural hospitals
By Joshua ArcherStaff Writer CARIBOU — Steven Michaud, the president of the Maine Hospital Association, took a break from Augusta to chat with local business leaders at a Caribou Rotary Club meeting on May 13 during National Hospital Week. Michaud was born and raised in Caribou. He eventually become a social worker and in […]
10 years ago
Caribou to invest $3M locally
By Joshua ArcherStaff Writer CARIBOU — The city of Caribou is getting funds back from the Maine State Retirement System (MSRS) in the approximate amount of $3.4 million and the City Council has decided to invest $3 million of those funds into 5-year CDs with Aroostook Savings and Loan. “Approximately 25-30 years ago the […]
10 years ago
Business owner forums scheduled
The Northern Maine Development Commission and the U.S. Small Business Administration, along with other entities, will host two forums for local small-business owners in Caribou and Presque Isle, both on Tuesday, June 16. An Aroostook County Women’s Roundtable will be held from 9-10:30 a.m. at the NMDC office, 11 Back Rd., Caribou. Hosted by […]
10 years ago
Business grant deadline June 1
The deadline for Downtown Dollars is Monday, June 1. Apply for up to $400 to market your microbusiness. Are you a downtown business with five or fewer employees, gross annual sales of $500,000 or less, and in business five years or less? Apply by June 1 and augment your marketing budget with up […]
10 years ago
Metal recyclables collection benefits Make-A-Wish Maine
CARIBOU — A local recycling facility is participating in a fundraiser to help grant wishes for Maine children. AIM Recycling LLC is currently holding a fundraising event for Maine kids by donating $1 to Make-A-Wish Maine for every ton of metal they receive at all five locations throughout the state. Caribou’s AIM Recycling USA […]
10 years ago
1940: New potato chip created
115 Years Ago-1900
• Get the smoked glass ready to observe the eclipse of the sun next Monday afternoon.
10 years ago
Dancers bring musical to life during annual performance
CARIBOU — For 21 years The Maine Dance Academy has been thrilling audiences with its talented dancers and tumblers ranging in age from 2 through 18. This year was no exception, as the academy took to the Caribou Performing Arts Center stage for its annual dance recital on Mother’s Day weekend. Contributed photo […]
10 years ago
Births announced
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Aroostook Medical Center announces the following births through the month of April.
BOUCHARD — A boy, Riley Jacob Bouchard, born March 21, 2015, to Allison Bouchard of Woodland. Maternal grandparents are Susan and Alden Bouchard of Woodland.
10 years ago
Reasons behind decision to tuition Union 122 students to Washburn District High
To the editor:
The Board Members of School Union 122 (Woodland, New Sweden and Westmanland) would like to share our thoughts regarding a recent decision to tuition our students to Washburn/SAD 45. The small communities of School Union 122 hold strong bonds to our two small rural schools. These two schools are the center of our communities. This is where we host wedding receptions, PTA meetings, basketball games, many community dinners, and our town meetings to name only a few of our events. This is not to forget the main reason for our schools, which is to educate our next generation of youngsters.
