Getting outside to exercise during the winter months can be difficult, especially in minus-15-degree temperatures. For the Maine School of Science and Mathematics students who live in the dormitory outside of campus called the Manor, it involves traveling to the upper dorm gym fitness room and/or signing up for outdoor activities, such as downhill skiing/snowboarding, cross country skiing and snowshoeing.
The Aroostook County Grand Jury completed its second session of 2015 on Feb. 5 and handed down 18 indictments against 16 individuals without any “no bills.” Those indicted include: Brandon B. Ross, 30, Winslow: unlawful possession of scheduled drugs. Jonathan Abbott, 25, Houlton: theft by unauthorized taking or transfer, with priors (two counts).
By Paula BrewerStaff Writer Olof Nylander, Joe Sleeper Sr. and Olaf P. Pierson are among the local historical personalities celebrated in new literature at the Caribou Historical Center and Museum.
115 Years Ago-1900
• Tuesday evening, during the rain and sleet storm, two of the main electric light wires from the power house broke near Runnells Bridge, plunging part of the town into darkness. Only a few who happened to be on the street circuit were favored with lights.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that rural agricultural producers and small business owners can now apply for resources to purchase and install renewable energy systems or make energy efficiency improvements. These efforts help farmers, ranchers and other small business owners save money on their energy bills, reduce America’s dependence on foreign oil, support […]
Bryan Thompson PRESQUE ISLE — The Presque Isle-based financial services firm of Thompson-Hamel, LLC recently announced that Bryan Thompson has been named a partner in the firm.
Aroostook Republican photo/Natalie de La Garza Students wait their turn as guest speaker Mike Quinlan asked eighth-graders what they want to be when they grow up during a special series of talks at the Caribou Middle School on Feb. 8. By Natalie de La GarzaStaff Writer CARIBOU — Eighth-grader at the Caribou Middle School […]
Brissette, Eldine, 95, February 1, 2015. Interment to be held in the spring. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.
Lagasse, Marlene J., 66, February 11, 2015. Arrangements by Lancaster Morgan Funeral Home, Caribou.
