Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

10 years ago

Idea for new GOP gun law

To the editior:

     How about FREE guns for all newly released felons!

     I’m joking of course. But is it really a joke? This gun mantra of a gun in every hand all began for earnest about 10-15 years ago when most guns in the U.S. were in the hands of law abiding citizens, safely tucked away in gun lockers and cabinets. There was not much traction at first. It was all a crazy idea anyway.

10 years ago

Trying to retire

     I’m trying to retire, but I’m finding it kind of difficult.

     There are things I have to do first, such as getting the hip replaced in my other leg. The first one went so well, the surgeon decided to try the second.

10 years ago

Snowmobile Trail Report (week of 2-17-2016)

     This week has certainly been a good one for The County as most areas picked up about 3-10 inches of new powder. Snow was on the very fluffy side, but it still helped out the projects as most of them have been grooming almost every night.

10 years ago

UMPI releases fall semester dean’s list

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Three hundred and nine students at the University of Maine at Presque Isle have been named to the dean’s list for the fall 2015 semester, according to Dr. Ray Rice, provost and vice president for academic and student affairs. The following students from the local area were recognized.

10 years ago

Caswell school lists honor roll students

CASWELL, Maine — Officials at the Dawn F. Barnes School in Caswell have released the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2015-16 school year. Included were:

10 years ago

Caswell school lists honor roll students

CASWELL, Maine — Officials at the Dawn F. Barnes School in Caswell have released the honor roll for the second quarter of the 2015-16 school year. Included were:

10 years ago

VBDSS students on honor roll

     VAN BUREN, Maine — Officials at Van Buren District Secondary School have announced the second-quarter honor roll for the 2015-2016 school year. Recognized were:

10 years ago

Van Buren MS lists honor students

     VAN BUREN, Maine — Officials at Van Buren Middle School recently announced the second-quarter honor roll for the 2015-16 school year. Earning recognition were:

10 years ago

Get into orbit: 10th annual Planet Head Day is coming

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — This February, the University of Maine at Presque Isle, Caring Area Neighbors for Cancer Education and Recovery (C-A-N-C-E-R) and community members will celebrate 10 years of close-shaving, head-painting, fundraising planetary fun during the 10th annual Planet Head Day.

10 years ago

Caribou Post office expands passport application

     CARIBOU, Maine — To make it easier to apply for a U.S. passport, the Caribou Post Office is hosting a Passport Week with extended hours, which began yesterday, Feb. 16, and will run through Saturday, Feb. 20, 2016.