Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

10 years ago

Roland Thomas Fortin

     WOODLAND — Roland Thomas Fortin, 68, succommed to his illness on November 21, 2015, after a long and courageous battle. Roland Thomas Fortin

10 years ago

Maine School of Science and Mathematics finalist in tech contest

The Maine School of Science and Mathematics is among five schools in Maine recently named state finalists in the Samsung Solve for Tomorrow Contest, a competition that encourages teachers and students to solve issues in their community using science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) for a chance to win a share of $2 million in technology.

10 years ago

Windham man nabbed for illegal entry into US

A 55-year-old Windham man pleaded guilty Thursday in federal court to a charge of failing to present himself at a border crossing point while entering the United States from Canada.

10 years ago

What’s Happening (week of 11-18-15)

Thursday, Nov. 19 CARIBOU: Adventures reading program for youth ages 6-8 at Caribou Public Library, 10-10:30 a.m. PRESQUE ISLE: ACAP/Healthy Aroostook, UMPI and TAMC will participate in the Great American Smokeout at UMPI’s Gentile Hall from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free turkey soup will be provided as a way to promote quitting smoking “cold turkey.”   […]

10 years ago

Plotting to bag a big buck

By Bill Graves

   Maine deer hunters, particularly Aroostook whitetail enthusiasts, mark time for 11 months in anticipation of November — prime time to tag a bragging-size buck. Pine Tree tradition indicates tracking, still-hunting; also referred to as stalking, and waiting on stand as the most popular tactics for spotting or intercepting a whitetail in forest or field. Over the last decade, however, a technique that’s been very productive in Central and Western states for many years is gaining popularity and providing great success for regional gunners.

10 years ago

Annual church fair is Saturday

     NEW SWEDEN — The New Sweden Covenant Church invites everyone to join them for their annual Christmas fair and lunch on Saturday, Nov. 21, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the church, 40 Westmanland Road in New Sweden.

10 years ago

1940: New skating rink opens in Caribou

115 Years Ago – 1900

Cider-  The cider jugs have begun filling up.  A man drove into Biddeford the other day with a barrel and drank more than he sold.

10 years ago

Support for our nation’s defense

By U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin
(R-Maine)

     As a member of Congress, there is no greater honor than standing up and supporting the men and women of our nation’s Armed Services. I’m humbled by the service and dedication that these individuals display each day and am incredibly grateful of the tremendous sacrifices they make to protect our freedoms and special way of life.