Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

9 years ago

UMFK students get inside look

Maine’s justice system on display during Fort Kent session

     FORT KENT, Maine — The full weight and trappings of Maine’s highest court were on display Thursday, September 8, 2016 as six of the seven Maine Supreme Court justices convened court at the University of Maine at Fort Kent campus.

9 years ago

Viking boys tie Foxcroft

Butera, Hixon among standouts

     The Vikings were shut out at Presque Isle last Wednesday, 5-0, but the team was able to break its five-match losing streak Saturday by playing Foxcroft Academy to a scoreless tie.

9 years ago

Caribou XC squads sweep meet at UMPI

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — All the Aroostook County varsity track and field teams gathered at the University of Maine at Presque Isle for a meet on the campus’s five-kilometer course.

9 years ago

Three Tigers make it into state tourney

    Jon Bernard, Sara Edgecomb and Sadie Edgecomb have qualified for the state individual golf tournament, to be held at Natanis Golf Club in Vassalboro Oct. 15.

9 years ago

Elks Soccer Shoot contest set for Sunday

     On Sunday, Sept. 25, 2016 at 10 a.m., the Presque Isle Elks, Lodge 1954, will host its annual Soccer Shoot penalty kicking contest on the athletic field at the University of Maine at Presque Isle behind the Gentile Hall athletic complex.

9 years ago

Sports in Brief…

Boosters club fundraiser

     Lincoln Motor Company, along with Griffeth Lincoln, will donate $20 to the Caribou High School Athletic Boosters for every household which test drives a Lincoln vehicle during an event set for Saturday, Sept. 24 at the Caribou High School parking lot from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

     People will also have a chance to test drive a bonus vehicle – a 2017 Lincoln MKZ – where Lincoln will donate an additional $20 per household.

9 years ago

Kart series wraps up

     CARIBOU, Maine — The Northern Maine Karting Association held its season finale Sept. 10 at Spud Speedway. An extra feature race was held to make up for an earlier rained out race. In addition, the season’s points champions were crowned and special awards were presented.

9 years ago

Senior golf tour wraps up

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Upper St. John Valley Senior Golf Association held its final tournament of the summer Aug. 31, 2016 at Presque Isle Country Club, with 157 golfers attending.

9 years ago

P.I. swim session to begin soon

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle Recreation Center is currently accepting pre-paid registrations for the Sept. 26 to Nov. 5, 2016 session of swimming lessons. Registration will close on Sept. 23.