Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

9 years ago

Cary annual health fair draws an estimated 500

     CARIBOU — Cary Medical Center’s 36 Annual Health Fair was held Sept. 24 at the Caribou Wellness and Recreation Center. According to Bethany Zell, Project Director at Cary who organized the event the Health Fair was one of the most successful in recent years. Conributed photo Nursing students from Northern Maine Community College […]

9 years ago

Katahdin to reduce branch footprint

Three locations to close in January 2017      HOULTON — Katahdin Trust Company has announced that on Jan. 31, 2017 it will close branch offices located in Easton, Limestone and Washburn and modify days of operation in Island Falls and Oakfield.

9 years ago

AARP wants Tax-Aide helpers

     CARIBOU — The AARP Foundation is looking to expand its team of local volunteers for the upcoming tax filing season by recruiting interested individuals.

9 years ago

Local clubs host Kiwanis governor

     PRESQUE ISLE — Kiwanis New England District and Bermuda Governor William “Bill” Jenkins and First Lady Jean Jenkins were recently in Presque Isle to visit with Division 1 Kiwanis Clubs, which include Presque Isle, Caribou and Easton.

9 years ago

New Ventures offers grants

$400 available for Aroostook County businesses      PRESQUE ISLE — New Ventures Maine is seeking businesses with five or fewer employees and gross sales of $250,000 or less to apply for special marking grants of up to $400.

9 years ago

Hub seeks students for career immersion

     PRESQUE ISLE — The Aroostook Aspirations Initiative is currently seeking college students interested in completing internships in northern Maine. Contributed photo Amanda Allen of Presque Isle is on the job at Pineland Farms in Mars Hill. Allen completed an internship with the company through the Internship Hub of Aroostook while a student, which […]

9 years ago

Maine credit unions experience record growth

     PORTLAND — According to recently-released midyear statistics of Maine credit unions, all four credit unions with ties to Aroostook County reported growth through the first six months of 2016, and all placed in the top 25 in asset size.

9 years ago

Will Winter snowfall be ‘normal’?

Watching weather reports over the years, you’ve no doubt heard the words “normal” and “average,” but what exactly do they mean?