9 years ago
Businesses net energy funds
SPRINGVALE — Three Aroostook County businesses are among 13 in Maine selected to receive $108,001 to help them lower their energy costs and implement renewable energy systems.
Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican
9 years ago
Herbalist carries on traditions
Natalia Bragg’s work focuses on remedies to non-life-threatening ailments By Anthony Brino Staff Writer WADE — Natalia Bragg has been growing and foraging therapeutic plants for 50 years, sharing what she considers an underappreciated natural heritage. Staff photo/Anthony Brino Natalia Bragg, an herbalist who runs the Knott II Bragg Farm in Wade, […]
9 years ago
Wiley joins local insurance company
HOULTON — F. A. Peabody Company’s Chief Financial Officer Peter Holmes has announced the appointment of Micah Wiley as accounting associate. Wiley will work closely with the CFO, initially serving a key role in monitoring the agency’s banking relationships and managing the accounting transactions transmitted between the agency and its multiple insurance carriers. […]
9 years ago
1901: Large number of potato bugs reported
115 Years Ago — July 10, 1901
Old Caribou house moving— Preparations are nearly completed for moving the Old Caribou House to its new location on High Street, where a stone foundation has been completed, and upon the house will be placed.
The dog days of summer— Farmers have commenced haying, a large number of salmon are now jumping in the pool, and potato bugs are reported to be very plentiful this year.
9 years ago
Cancer group seeks help
There are now more than 12 million men and women throughout the United States who are cancer survivors. Tens of thousands of them live in Maine.
9 years ago
June was a missed opportunity for bonds
Today across Maine, thousands of older, vulnerable Mainers, many of whom have been kept in limbo for years, continue to wait for a home they can afford.
9 years ago
Pines to receive oral health funds
$156 million in funding will support 420 health centers
AUGUSTA, Maine — Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell announced on June 16 $1,575,000 in funding to support four health centers in Maine.
9 years ago
Calling local wood carvers
BELFAST — Local wood carvers are invited to participate in the 28th annual Maine Coast Carving and Art Competition, which takes place over the weekend of July 9-10 at the Boathouse in Belfast.
9 years ago
Students on Thomas dean’s list
WATERVILLE, Maine — Two local students earned dean’s list recognition at Thomas College for the spring semester.
9 years ago
Stockholm marks 135th anniversary
Community celebration will begin Friday
STOCKHOLM, Maine — The town of Stockholm is gearing up to celebrate its 135th anniversary with a full long weekend of activities July 1-4, 2016.
