Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

9 years ago

Owl soccer team looking for improvement

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The University of Maine at Presque Isle men’s soccer team has added nine new faces to a list of talented returners who look to improve on a 3-13-1 record from a year ago. The Owls, under 26th-year head coach Alan Gordon, return their returning leading goal scorer and AD3I All-Independent honorable mention honoree, sophomore Cody Blair of Ashland, who netted seven goals in 2015. Derek Healy, a senior from Hanover, Mass., is back as a top scoring threat, having scored five goals and collecting five assists and garnering AD3I All-Independent second team recognition.

9 years ago

What’s Happening (week of 9-21-16)

Wednesday, Sept. 21 CARIBOU: Farmers market, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., in the Caribou Rec and Wellness Center overflow parking lot. FORT FAIRFIELD: Farmers market, 2-6 p.m., Main Street. FORT KENT: County Commissioners meeting, 1 p.m., Registry of Deeds Office, first-floor conference room. NEW SWEDEN: Food for All Farm Stand at North Star Variety, 2-6 p.m. Fresh […]

9 years ago

Singers begin 40th season

     CARIBOU, Maine — The Caribou Choral Society will begin rehearsals for its 40th anniversary Christmas concerts on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016 at the Mormon Church Recreation Room on Paris Snow Drive in Caribou.

9 years ago

U.S. Army awards Loring Job Corps

     LIMESTONE — The command group for the State of Maine Company U.S. Army Recruiting Company visited the Loring Job Corps Center in August and presented awards to the center and staff for their service. Contributed photo Loring Job Corps Center Director Kristie Moir receives the Mission Support Award from Captain Christopher Vanderburg of […]

9 years ago

Old Iron Inn recognized by CACC

Contributed photo The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently congratulated the Old Iron Inn Bed & Breakfast, located at 155 High Street in Caribou, for receiving the August Customer Service Recognition Award. From left are Theresa Fowler, executive director of the chamber; the Old Iron Inn’s Kate McCartney; and chamber member Penny Wickstrom.    

9 years ago

Cary will host 36th Health Fair Saturday

Kids can ‘Touch A Truck’       CARIBOU — Cary Medical Center’s 36th Annual Health Fair will take place Saturday, Sept. 24, and will feature a special attraction for children, along with free flu shots, health screenings and exhibits.

9 years ago

Frenchville student wins free tuition

  Isaac deMontigny wins 12 credit hours toward NMCC automotive degree      PRESQUE ISLE — A student from Frenchville was the lucky winner of the Northern Maine Community College free-tuition raffle sponsored by the Alumni and Friends Organization. The winning ticket was pulled in front of an anxious ticket holder on Aug. 22. Contributed […]