Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

11 years ago

Bread of Life Soup Kitchen hosted Kiwanis Club Dinner

Contributed photo    The Bread of Life Soup Kitchen on Collins Street hosted the Kiwanis Club Dinner on Jan. 6. Ken Murchison, the 2015 Soup Kitchen board chair, welcomed the club and gave a brief overview of the kitchen, Bread of Life’s mission and their aspirations. Roast pork and scalloped potatoes with all the fixings were […]

11 years ago

Grand jury

    The Aroostook County grand jury completed its first session of 2015 and handed up 39 indictments against 35 individuals without any “no bills”.    Those indicted by grand jurors include:    Peter Beaupre, 48, Portage Lake, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, fraudulently obtaining or possessing hunting license, violation of conditions of release.

11 years ago

Judd and Scott takes firsts in swim meet

LIMESTONE, Maine — Foxcroft Academy joined local swim teams Caribou and Presque Isle at Saturday’s meet at the Limestone Community School pool.
The Caribou boys were beaten by the Ponies but defeated the Wildcats, while the Viking girls lost to both opponents, but by just a single point to PI.

11 years ago

Caribou teams dominate Nordic race

After cold weather forced numerous postponements involving high school skiing over the past two weeks, the season finally resumed with a Nordic meet Friday at the Nordic Heritage Center in Presque Isle and an alpine meet Saturday at Bigrock Ski Area in Mars Hill.

11 years ago

4 wrestlers medal in tourney

DOVER-FOXCROFT, Maine — The Caribou Vikings’ wrestling team competed at the Foxcroft Academy Wrestling Tournament Saturday and came away with a gold medal, courtesy of Dustin DeMerchant in the 195 lb. division.

11 years ago

Sports in brief

Hunting and fishing licenses available

    Maine 2015 hunting and fishing licenses now are available for purchase online or at any of the more than 800 licensing agents statewide.
Buying a license is an easy and effective way to support Maine’s fish and wildlife management efforts. All proceeds from the sale of hunting and fishing licenses stay at the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife.

11 years ago

Fort Fairfield fire chief earns advanced EMA certification

Chief Mike Jalbert of the Fort Fairfield Fire Department was recognized by Aroostook County Emergency Management Jan. 8 for accomplishing his state certification as a basic emergency manager.
For achieving his goal, Director Jalbert receives certification from Maine Emergency Management, along with a jacket from that agency.

11 years ago

New Year, new Northern Star competition announced

    PRESQUE ISLE — A New Year brings with it a new search for Aroostook County and western New Brunswick’s top vocalist. The United Way of Aroostook has officially launched a new season of its popular Northern Star competition with a call for talent going out to residents age 12 and older in Aroostook County, […]

11 years ago

Troopers bust up teen drinking party in Stockholm

By Jen LyndsBDN Staff     STOCKHOLM — Eight juveniles were summoned for illegal possession of alcohol by a minor after Maine State Troopers busted a party in Stockholm over the weekend.