Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

11 years ago

Oscar Green

Green, Oscar, 87, December 30, 2014.  Graveside services will be held in the spring at Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery, Caribou.  Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.

11 years ago

Darrell “Duke” George McNeal

McNeal, Darrell “Duke” G., 80, December 28, 2014.  Interment was held in the Fountain of Memories Cremorials.

11 years ago

Conrad J. Sirois

Sirois, Conrad J., 71, December 28, 2014.  Family services will be held at a later date.  Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.

11 years ago

Rebecca Jane St. Peter

St. Peter, Rebecca J., 45, January 1, 2015.  Interment to be in the Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery, Caribou.  Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.

11 years ago

Sen. Collins maintains perfect voting record; hasn’t missed roll call yet

    BANGOR — Senator Susan Collins (R-Maine) will begin the 114th Congress as the longest, currently-serving senator having never missed a roll call vote.    During a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 6, Sen. Collins was officially sworn in to her fourth term in the United States Senate.

11 years ago

Tractor club makes donations

By Kathy McCarty  Staff Writer     Three local agencies were the recent beneficiaries of the generosity of an Aroostook County organization.    “This year we presented donations to three organizations on behalf of our club, the Northern Maine Antique Tractor Club,” said Cheryl Boulier, spokesperson for the NMATC.

11 years ago

Coach brings teams together

    Erin Tateishi has the unique job of coaching both the Caribou Vikings swim team as well as the squad from the Maine School of Science and Mathematics.
While it brings some unique challenges, both Tateishi and the athletes have benefitted from the opportunity. With a combined roster of 21 athletes and a variety of swimming abilities, Tateishi works hard to tailor practices to meet the needs of the individual athletes. The team practices and hosts its meets at the Limestone Community School pool.

11 years ago

Fergie & Shadow

Contributed photo by Robyn Smith    Fergie and Shadow have become best buddies at the Halfway Home Pet Rescue Adoption Center. They have all of their medical completed and are ready for a home. President of the Halfway Home Pet Rescue Norma Milton commented that it would be nice if both cats could be adopted together […]