Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

9 years ago

Obituary Notices/Committals (week of 11-9-2016)

COCHRAN, Birdena M., 78, Perham, Nov. 2, 2016. A casual celebration of Birdena’s life was held 2-5 p.m., Sun., Nov. 6 at the home of her son. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou. COWETTE, Jane L., 57, Caribou, Nov. 4, 2016. Private graveside services will be held at the Limestone cemetery. DILLON, James R. Jr., […]

9 years ago

Birdena M. Cochran

     PERHAM — Birdena M. Cochran, 78, passed away peacefully November 2, 2016 at her Perham residence, surrounded by her loving family, following a valiant six year struggle with cancer.  Birdena M. Cochran

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Bert Turner

     WASHBURN — Bert Turner, 100, passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at Presque Isle.   Bert Turner

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James Riley Dillon Jr.

     CARIBOU — James Riley Dillon Jr., 60, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family after a courageous 10 year battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. James Riley Dillon Jr.

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Jane Louise Cowette

     CARIBOU — Jane Louise Cowette, 57, of Caribou, died in the early morning hours of Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 in Phillips.  She was born June 30, 1959, in Ft. Fairfield, a daughter of Norman Edward and Imogene E. (Tardy) Cowette.  She received her education in Limestone schools.  For many years she worked in custodial […]

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Agencies join in preparedness exercise

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Several local, state and federal law enforcement and emergency response agencies, along with international partners from Canada, participated Friday, Nov. 4, 2016 in an emergency preparedness “tabletop exercise.”

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Aroostook County Superior Court

CARIBOU — The following cases were heard at the Aroostook County Superior Court during the month of September.

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Elks host Saturday dinner for veterans

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle Elks Lodge 1954 will once again host a free stew night for all military veterans and current servicemen and their spouses on Saturday, Nov. 12, at the lodge at 508 Main St.

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Consignment sale offers formal wear

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The United Way will hold its first annual Sell, Share and Support consignment sale at the Aroostook Centre Mall on Saturday, Nov. 19, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and again on Sunday, Nov. 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.