Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican
10 years ago
1915: Free buck for nubucks
115 Years Ago – 1900
New brick — A “handsome” large brick fireplace is being added to the Vaughan House. Guests staying at the Vaughn House will find this popular hostelry a very comfortable place during cold winter weather.
10 years ago
What’s Happening (week of 10-28-15)
Thursday, Oct. 29 CARIBOU: Cribbage beginning weekly, Tuesdays and Thursdays, at 9 a.m. at the Rec Center. FMI: Sarah Stevens, 492-4002. LIMESTONE: Spooky Story Hour at the Robert A. Frost Memorial Library, 42 Main St., at 3 p.m. Story, games, refreshments, costumes and crafts. FMI: 325-4706 or email fml@limestonemaine.org. NEW SWEDEN: Cary Medical Center/Pines Health […]
10 years ago
Recall a childhood memory
Three sets of sneaker-clad feet slapped the asphalt, running for their lives. They were just leaving Meme’s house and dusk was about to unfurl her milky gray cape upon them. It was Halloween.
10 years ago
Food self-sufficiency law beneficial
To the editor:
As a resident of Aroostook County, I feel Maine’s new food self-sufficiency law is going to be very beneficial to our economy.
10 years ago
International Appalachian Trail
To the editor:
This letter is in response to an article in the Oct. 7 Aroostook Republican written by Anthony Brino regarding the International Appalachian Trail, or IAT. Although the article gave a mostly good description of the trail in Maine, there were a few things that weren’t quite accurate and some additional information might better describe it for potential hikers.
10 years ago
New snowmobile law invites Canadians to enjoy trails
Law goes into effect Oct. 15 AUGUSTA – A measure introduced by Rep. Roland “Danny” Martin to encourage registered snowmobilers from Canada to sled in Maine went into effect Oct. 15.
10 years ago
Mobile unit provides private feeding space for moms and babies
PRESQUE ISLE — Moms can now attend many County events and have a private, clean and comfortable place to take their child. Contributed Photo Katie Putnam, ACAP Community Education Specialist, stands in front of the new mobile breastfeeding unit that will be available at many events County-wide.
10 years ago
Life By Design staff recognition
Contributed photo Life By Design recently held their annual picnic and recognized staff with five and 10 or more years of dedicated service. Among those recognized were, from left, Jeff Landeen, billing; Holly Vigue, Presque Isle office; Meghan O’Berry, Caribou office; Laura Buckley, Presque Isle; Deb Gray, owner; Angela Burlock, Houlton office; Carrie Anderson, Presque […]
10 years ago
Caribou rehab nets state quality award
AUGUSTA — Caribou Rehab and Nursing Center recently received the Maine Health Care Association (MHCA) 2015 Celebrating Excellence in Quality Award during a recognition ceremony held at the Augusta Civic Center.
