Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

10 years ago

Opportunities for learning abound

     Genealogists should make every attempt to keep learning. No one knows everything there is to know about our hobby no matter how long they’ve been pursuing it. Even professional genealogists are constantly learning. They attend conferences, take classes, follow blogs, and eagerly learn from others all the time.

10 years ago

Young Author Institute

Fourth- through eighth-graders from Aroostook County schools were invited to contribute to “Potatoes and Pussywillows”, an anthology collected and sponsored by the directors of Aroostook Right To Read.

10 years ago

What’s Happening (week of 4-6-16)

Wednesday, April 6 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, April 7 CARIBOU: American Red Cross blood drive at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center, 1-6 p.m. Saturday, April 9 CARIBOU: Annual spaghetti supper to benefit the Caribou Ecumenical […]

10 years ago

Local blanket ministry warms people, hearts

     CARIBOU, Maine — “The blanket ministry is a very relaxing and comforting activity. It makes you feel good that you are doing something for someone else,” said blanket maker Birdina Wedberg. “The company of the girls and making friends is very special.”

10 years ago

Reps discuss local food sourcing

     FORT KENT, Maine — Stakeholders from various food services and institutional administrators from local schools and hospitals were recently joined by other interested members of the business community to meet with organizers from Farm to Institution New England (FINE).

10 years ago

Kitchen Talk: The hottest app on the planet

     There is a whole generation gap between my daughter and I. It’s getting better now that I am a grandpa and it helps when she can get free babysitting from me. But still, most of the time her Mom (that’s my wife) has to translate our comments to each other for us to understand what the other just said. But I just got one up on her the other day … here goes her quote onto my Facebook… “You’re right Dad, this Houzz is the best app ever. . I will take the credit on this one because I don’t win many family issues.

10 years ago

Plant a pollinator garden and enjoy the many benefits

     Whether planting a garden, enjoying the beauty of your landscape or sitting down to a delicious meal, you have bees, butterflies and other pollinators to thank. These essential members of our ecosystem are responsible for much of the food and beauty we enjoy each day.

10 years ago

Drug addiction draws community response in Presque Isle

Recent forum was held as part of Gov. LePage’s drug task force

     The problem of heroin, opioids and other addictive drugs are bringing together public health advocates, medical professionals and law enforcement to brainstorm new approaches.