Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

9 years ago

AARP seeks volunteers

     AARP Foundation is looking for volunteers for its Tax-Aide program that offers free tax filing help to those who need it, especially to adults 50 and older.

9 years ago

New Ventures offers holiday budget class

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — On Monday, Nov. 7, New Ventures Maine will offer Holiday Budgeting, a free two-hour class to help participants gain the skills and confidence to stretch their money, pay bills and reduce debt in preparation for the holiday season.

9 years ago

Agency invites family caregivers to celebration

      CARIBOU, Maine — Cary Medical Center, the Aroostook Agency on Aging and the Maine Veterans Home in Caribou will honor family caregivers at the annual Caregiver Celebration, Friday, Nov. 4, at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center.

9 years ago

Playwright begins theater program

 

Faye a 2007 CHS graduate

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Darci Faye is joining the Wintergreen Arts Center staff to teach a six-week after-school youth theatre program beginning Nov. 7.

9 years ago

1966: Hospital rates jump $6

115 Years Ago — Oct. 30, 1901

     Ridin’ along in my automobile — H.A. Edwards received his automobile Thursday of last week. It is a beauty and Mr. Edwards is the first Caribou man to own one of these fine carriages.

     Dam work — Work repairing the dam across the Aroostook River will be completed this week, with the exception of two piers which will be build during the coming winter.

100 Years Ago — Sept. 10, 1916

9 years ago

Birders plan fall events

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Aroostook Birders will help bird enthusiasts prepare for colder weather with an instructional session and an excursion before the last migrants leave the area.

9 years ago

AREA presents backpack gifts

By Jessica Potila
SJVT/FhF Staff Writer

     FRENCHVILLE, Maine — The Aroostook Retired Educators Association visited students at Dr. Levesque Elementary School in Frenchville last month to deliver a bounty of new school supplies.

9 years ago

John F. Ala Jr.

ALA, John F. Jr., 70, Caribou, Oct. 10, 2016. Services were celebrated at 1 p.m. on Thurs., Oct. 13 at the Parish of the Precious Blood Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Caribou. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou.

9 years ago

Kenneth R. Doucette, Sr.

DOUCETTE, Kenneth R. Sr., 71, Caribou, died Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2016. Services will be held at a later date.