Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

11 years ago

Mainers have spoken, and we have listened

By Gov. Paul LePage

    During my first two years, we made good progress in moving Maine forward. In the past two years, we made very modest gains. But we could have — and should have — done much, much more.

11 years ago

Holiday Fare Part 2: Colorful and tasty

    Many folks serve lasagna on Christmas Eve. Prepare it ahead, and it’ll feed an army. I like to make a colorful pan of stuffed peppers, and keeping all those holiday treats and calories in mind, I make it vegetarian, served with a nice salad. Double them if you’re entertaining.    Here’s your complete, mostly red […]

11 years ago

ACAP receives $10,000 from Machias Savings Bank

    Officials with Aroostook County Action Program, Inc. are delighted to announce that the agency has received a $10,000 Community Development Grant from Machias Savings Bank to fund an employment training program for at-risk youth in Aroostook County.

11 years ago

Hometown pride and holiday spirit during shopping event

Aroostook Republican photo/Natalie De La Garza    Lisa St. Peter and Lynn McDougall, both of Caribou, participated in the Caribou Hometown Christmas shopping event this year. They’re shown here shopping locally at Brambleberry Market. By Natalie De La GarzaStaff Writer     CARIBOU — More than a dozen Caribou businesses stocked their shelves with holiday cheer last […]

11 years ago

Laura M. Bell

Bell, Laura M., 61, December 6, 2014.  A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated today at 11 a.m. from the Parish of hte Precious Blood, Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Caribou, followed by a memorial gathering at the VFW Hall, Caribou.

11 years ago

Philip R. Clark

Clark, Philip R., 76, December 13, 2014.  Calling hours will be at Mockler Funeral Home from 11 a.m. Saturday, December 20, 2014, until time of service at 1 p.m.  Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.

11 years ago

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15 has successful fundraiser

Contributed photo    Members of the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 15 held a very successful fundraiser Dec. 6 at the Post home; their luncheon raised $415 for the Hope and Justice Project. A raffle raised $1,019 for care packages to benefit homeless veterans — one of the sleighs full of toys was won by the Homeless […]

11 years ago

Caribou High School Drama Club presents ‘You Can’t Take it With You’

Aroostook Republican photo/Theron Larkins    The Caribou High School Drama Club performed the play “You Can’t Take it With You” on Dec. 12 and 13 at the Caribou Performing Arts Center. Pictured, from left, are Ethan Caron, Sarah Draper, Dominick Judd and Conner Spencer. By Theron LarkinsStaff Writer     CARIBOU — The Caribou Performing Arts Center […]

11 years ago

Caribou Rec update

The Caribou Parks and Recreation Department will offer a CPR/AED and first aid training course for individuals in grades 5 through adult age on Monday, Dec. 29 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The fee is $35 and pre-registration is required. Pre-registration is required.