10 years ago
MPBN launches its new classical network
By Maurice Doyon BANGOR — The Maine Public Broadcasting Network launched a second radio channel, Maine Public Classical, on May 9.
Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican
10 years ago
Bank ranks high in customer care
BANGOR — Bangor Savings Bank has received the highest score among qualifying retail banks in the New England region in the J.D. Power 2016 Retail Banking Satisfaction Study. The bank’s performance earned it the highest rating of “among the best” in its online ratings on JDPower.com and marked the second straight year ranking […]
10 years ago
What’s Happening (week of 5-11-16)
Wednesday, May 11
CARIBOU: Bird watching hosted by Aroostook Birders with Bill Sheehan, 7-8 a.m. Meet at the Collins Pond covered picnic table on lower Roberts Street at 7 a.m. Light walking.
PRESQUE ISLE: Free workshop on understanding Medicare and the Medicare Savings Program with instructor/agent Susan Staples, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library.
Thursday, May 12
PRESQUE ISLE: Dining with Diabetes class, 1-3 p.m. at the University of Maine Cooperative Extension in Presque Isle.
10 years ago
1941: Police Chief warns residents
100 Years Ago — May 11, 1916
New block — Charles Hackett has a crew of men at work on his lot at the corner of Main and Sweden streets, preparing for the setup of a new block.
10 years ago
Rethinking the chamber move
To the editor:
Recently the Caribou Chamber of Commerce turned over all of its activities and money to the chamber of commerce in Presque Isle. Are you telling me that we didn’t have anyone in Caribou capable of running a chamber of commerce?
10 years ago
Subscribing adds a little bit of home
To the editor:
I am subscribing to the Aroostook Republican for a couple of reasons.
1. The Woodland and Caribou area is where my roots are. Although I’ve been away from that area since 1957 except for short visits, it is home.
10 years ago
An age-friendly state of Maine
To the editor:
There is great opportunity in the fact that Maine, with a median age of 43, is the oldest state. Nationwide, the AARP Network of Age-Friendly Communities helps participating communities become great places for all ages by adopting such features as safe, walkable streets; better housing and transportation options; access to key services; and opportunities for residents to participate in community activities. Here in Maine, we are dedicated to advancing well-designed, livable communities to promote health and sustain economic growth. Ultimately, we believe these efforts will result in happier, healthier residents — of all ages.
10 years ago
It’s National Nurses Week
To the editor:
National Nurses Week began on May 6th and concludes on May 12th, 2016, the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing.
10 years ago
Thankful for working kidneys
Bug Guts & Beauty
Comfort is one of those things that makes a whole lot of problems and issues go away. If one is comfortable chances are there are few complaints and little impetus to change. Change happens.
10 years ago
LCS honor roll
LIMESTONE, Maine — Officials at Limestone Community School recently released the third-quarter honor roll for the high school. Students earning placement were:
