Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

9 years ago

Question 3: Background checks can save lives

Mainers have a proud tradition of responsible gun ownership. And we can all agree that allowing convicted felons and domestic abusers to get their hands on firearms is a bad idea, that’s why it’s against the law for these dangerous people to buy guns at gun stores.

9 years ago

‘Scarab’ show is cancelled

Organizers have announced the cancellation of “Scarab: The Journey Experience,” a Nov. 5 show to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots of Northern Aroostook County.

9 years ago

Obituary Notices/Committals (week of 10-26-2016)

COLE, Everett L., 78, Caribou, Oct. 18, 2016. Services were at 2 p.m., Sat., Oct. 22 from the chapel of the Mockler Funeral Home in Caribou. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou. DIONNE, Mary A., 56, Caribou, Oct. 20, 2016. Donations may be made to the Caribou Bread of Life Kitchen in Mary’s name: 62 […]

9 years ago

Everett “Jim” L. Cole

     CARIBOU – Everett “Jim” L. Cole, 78, passed away peacefully October 18, 2016, at Caribou, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Lincoln August 23, 1938, the son of the late Donald and Antoinette (Bates) Cole. Everett “Jim” L. Cole

9 years ago

Kenneth R. Doucette

CARIBOU – Kenneth R. Doucette, Sr., 71, passed away October 11, 2016, at Eagle Lake, after a courageous battle with cancer. Kenneth R. Doucette

9 years ago

Mary A. Dionne

     CARIBOU — Mary A. Dionne, 56, joined the Lord in song and dance October 20, 2016 after fighting a long illness.  Her family and friends battled with her, bringing hope and joy to light the shadows as she walked closer to the Lord.  Her friends Alma, Alice, Dave, Annie, Sandra, Randy, and Lily, […]

9 years ago

Zachary Gagnon

     CARIBOU — Zachary Gagnon, 13, earned his Angel wings on October 22, 2016, at 5:05 p.m., following a long 3 year battle with Ewing’s sarcoma.   Zachary Gagnon      Zachary’s final days were spent with family and friends, in the comfort of his home, to preserve his dignity and be assured he […]

9 years ago

Troop F report (week of 10-26-2016)

     Editor’s Note: An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at criminal proceedings.

HOULTON, Maine — The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to 139 calls for service during the week of Oct. 17-23.