LIMESTONE, Maine — Lily Tedford, a junior at the Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM), was recently selected as one of only two students representing Maine as a delegate to the United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP) in Washington, D.C., next April. This selection also includes a ten thousand dollar college scholarship award.
Special to the Aroostook Republican
Editor’s Note: the following is a recap of some of the top news stories from 2016, covering the months of January to June. The second half of the year will appear in next week’s paper.
Another exciting year for the country’s most Northeastern City. Here are some highlights of what happened during the first half of 2016.
Since its inception the nonprofit Aroostook Aspirations Initiative (AAI) has worked toward laying the foundation of a better future for The County’s youth and the region’s economy. While it’s a known fact that northern Maine struggles to hold onto its young folks, AAI hopes to lessen the burden of outmigration by showing Aroostook high school grads that they can prosper right here at home.
Gary Marquis
First of all I apologize for not getting this out earlier. I was busy with opening up a few sections of our trails in the Caribou area. Most and all clubs are reporting very good conditions with most trails have been signed.
CARIBOU, Maine — The Aroostook County grand jury handed down indictments against 25 individuals Friday, Dec. 9, 2016 and the majority of them once again were for crimes related to the possession, sale or manufacturing of drugs.
CARIBOU — The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse during the month of November. Derrick Doody, 24, Portage: operating while license suspended or revoked, $250 fine.
CLARK, Wally G., 53, Stockholm, Dec. 24, 2016. Services will be held at 3 p.m., Dec. 28 at the Mockler Funeral Home. Arrangements by Mockler Funeral Home, Caribou. MARTIN, Richard A., 85, Connor, Dec. 22, 2016. A mass of Christian burial will be held at 11 a.m., Tue., Dec. 27 at the Parish of the […]
Darlene (Schureman) Thibeault, aged 58, died suddenly on December 9, 2016 in Caribou, Maine. Darlene was born April 8, 1958, the daughter of Russell E Schureman and Phyllis I Schureman.
CONNOR – Richard A. Martin, 85, passed away December 22, 2016 in Caribou after a period of declining health. He was born in Connor, June 4, 1931, the son of Paul and Louise (Pelletier) Martin. Mr. Martin was employed by various businesses in the community, Maine Military Authority, Maine Department of Transportation, and […]
WASHBURN — Edwyna M. Mills, 87, passed away December 24, 2016, at her Washburn residence. She was born in Caribou, December 27, 1929, the daughter of the late Edgar and Cora (Jackins) Stitham.
