Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

10 years ago

Addressing our epidemics

     Throughout the United States, prescription drug abuse is devastating individuals, families, and communities. Increasingly, the drug crisis stemming from opioid prescription painkillers is becoming a heroin crisis, as those who become addicted turn to the cheaper, readily available illicit drug.

10 years ago

Volunteers are crucial at HHPR

     CARIBOU, Maine — Halfway Home Pet Rescue volunteer Phil Green of Limestone spends many hours weekly helping to clean and care for HHPR cats at the adoption center.

10 years ago

CMS lists honor roll

     CARIBOU, Maine — Caribou Middle School has announced the second-trimester honor roll for 2015-16 school year. Earning recognition were:

10 years ago

What’s Happening (week of 5-4-16)

Wednesday, May 4 CARIBOU: Aroostook County Commissioners meeting, 5:30 p.m. in the administrative hearing room, Caribou Courthouse. LIMESTONE: Building Body Stability exercise class for seniors, 10-11 a.m. at the Robert A. Frost Memorial Library. Teacher: Julie French. Cost: $6/lesson. Thursday, May 5 WOODLAND: Meeting of the joint committee of School Union 122 at 6 p.m. […]

10 years ago

In your community

Book club meets Monday LIMESTONE: The book club at the Robert A. Frost Memorial Library will meet at 1 p.m. at the library. The book for May is “The Orphan Master’s Son” by Adam Johnson.    For more information, call the Robert A. Frost Memorial Library at 325-4706.

10 years ago

REDY Youth Triathlon returns to UMPI in September

Triathlon is collaboration of TAMC, Healthy Aroostook and UMPI

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Back by popular demand, the REDY Youth Triathlon will return to the University of Maine at Presque Isle campus on Sunday, Sept. 11, 2016. The online registration site will be live very soon for this event aimed at getting kids to be more active.

10 years ago

Tips to create the perfect picnic with friends and family

 A picnic is a fantastic way to gather with friends and family. Enjoy a summer breeze on the beach or host a backyard soiree — you can make your al fresco meal as casual or as elegant as you’d like. Pack the best basket with these simple tips.