Disaster declaration paves way for financial help
By Debra Walsh
Staff Writer
With President Bush’s signature on a major disaster declaration for Aroostook County, relief workers are striving to reach as many victims as possible to alert them to the financial assistance for which they may be eligible.
 Aroostook Republican photo/Debra Walsh
A group of American Red Cross volunteers from around the country check their assignments on Friday before leaving in one of the Emergency Response Vehicles to offer assistance to flood victims. More than 80 ARC-affiliated volunteers and staff are involved in the relief effort after the April 30 floods. From left are Morris Monica of New York, Che...
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Pilot honored for 50 flying years
By Barbara Scott
Staff Writer
Captain Jerry Drake of Caribou, received the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award last week from the Federal Aviation Administration, for his 50 years of flying service.
 Contributed photo
Captain Jerry Drake, of Caribou, was awarded the Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award from the Federal Aviation Administration, May 6, for his 50 years of flying service.
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Plaque lists CPAC’s donors
By Debra Walsh
Staff Writer
A new red oak plaque, commemorating the Caribou Performing Arts Center’s 20th anniversary has been hung in the entrance to the city’s premier performing arts facility, listing the businesses and individuals who have donated to CPAC’s celebration activities.
 Aroostook Republican photo/Debra Walsh Ginny White, director of the Caribou Performing Arts Center, stands beside a new donor board, which lists the names of those contributing to the center. CPAC is celebrating its 20th anniversary.
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