Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

9 years ago

Cleaning up our campaign finances

     Here in Maine, we know a thing or two about how democracy is supposed to work. Our strong tradition of holding town meetings, which dates back to before we were even a state, allows each of us the chance to ask questions about our government, vote on the most important matters before the town, and to hear and know those who agree and disagree with us.

9 years ago

Veterans recognize Rep. McElwee

     State Representative Carol A. McElwee, (R-Caribou), is seeking a third term in District 149 of the Maine Legislature.

9 years ago

Christmas will come early for BGC gala

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Penobscot Boys and Girls Club will hold their 11th annual fundraising gala, “Christmas in July,” on Monday, July 11, 2016, at Spruce Haven, 214 Doyle Rd. in Caribou.

9 years ago

The shortcakes are coming!

     LIMESTONE — The 23rd annual Strawberry Shortcake Festival takes place Wednesday, June 29, at the Limestone Methodist Church from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

9 years ago

CHS alum takes work to New York City stage

Faye, a UMPI criminal justice major, sees play onstage at NYC’s Paradise Factory Theatre

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Ever since Darci Faye was a little girl, she’s dreamed of becoming a playwright. Now that dream is happening in a very big way as the University of Maine at Presque Isle student’s show she wrote is being performed live on stage in New York City. This June and July, 2016 Faye’s play “Infinitely Yours” will get five performances at the Paradise Factory Theatre as part of the Planet Connections Theatre Festival.

9 years ago

A Midsommar makeover

Organizers hope to infuse novelty into popular Swedish festival

     A festival as perennial as lupines can present challenges to the organizers. Tradition is important, but so is novelty when trying to attract visitors back to an event they have attended many times.

9 years ago

Obituary Notices/Committals (week of 6-15-2016)

ROY, Claudette J., 70, Caswell & Limestone, June 9, 2016. Services will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 18 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hamlin. Arrangements by LaJoie Funeral Home, Van Buren.   STERRIS, Anna F., 93, Whippany, NJ and Stockholm, June 11, 2016. A committal service will be announced in […]

9 years ago

Claudette J. Roy

      CASWELL & LIMESTONE — Claudette J. Roy, 70, died peacefully Thursday, June 9, 2016, with her loving family at her side. She was born December 26, 1945 in Lille, a daughter of the late Milford and Jeanne (Gendreau) Marquis. Claudette J. Roy

9 years ago

Anna F. (Carlson) Sterris

     WHIPPANY, NJ and STOCKHOLM — Anna F. (Carlson) Sterris, 93, passed away peacefully at the Maine Veterans’ Home in Caribou on June 11, 2016.  Anna F. (Carlson) Sterris