Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

    The Caribou Business & Professional Women’s Organization is announcing three scholarship opportunities to be awarded this June by the local group.    Caribou High School seniors entering an accredited college may apply for the Viola Willard High School Scholarship. Viola Willard was a retired educator who was a long-time member of Caribou BPW and served […]

    MONTICELLO — Following a three-month winter hiatus, the Monticello location of Threads of Hope Thrift Store will re-open on Friday, April 3, as an outlet center.     “Just when you thought our bargains couldn’t get any better, we’re coming back with even bigger savings for our shoppers,” said Dixie Shaw, director of hunger and […]

    The Caribou Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors is pleased to announce the recipients of recognition at the 2015 Annual Recognition Dinner taking place on April 16, 2015 at the Caribou Inn & Convention Center:

    CARIBOU — Northern Maine Development Commission (NMDC) and the Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) are seeking public input about the creation of a new development subdistrict in the unorganized townships and plantations of Aroostook County.    A series of public meetings to gain input are scheduled for April 13 at the Van Buren Community Center, […]

    In celebration of National Credit Union Youth Month and National Credit Union Youth Week (April 21-26), NorState Federal Credit Union branches in Aroostook County are encouraging youth to learn how to better manage money and parents to help teach their children financial independence.    According to a 2014 survey conducted by Harris Poll on behalf […]

    Officials with the Maine Lottery have announced the names of two local winners.