Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

10 years ago

Edgecomb has perfect vote

     AUGUSTA, Maine — Sen. Peter Edgecomb (R-Aroostook) compiled a perfect 100 percent voting record in the Maine Senate during the first regular session of the 127th Maine Legislature.
10 years ago

Caribou Court News

CARIBOU — The following cases were heard under the Aroostook Criminal Docket at the Caribou Courthouse during the month of August.

10 years ago

Caribou among tax-friendly places to retire in Maine

     The New York financial technology company SmartAsset has reviewed tax data from around the country to develop state-by-state rankings of what it considers the most tax-friendly places for retirees.

10 years ago

Scheppele wins graphic art award

12 regional winners were selected from 263 entries

    Jude Scheppele, a graduate of Caribou High School, and recent graduate of the Graphic Design program at Holland College, Charlottetown, PEI, has won the regional award in the 13th annual BMO 1st Art! Invitational Student Art Competition, honoring visual arts excellence in post-secondary institutions in Canada for his digital illustration, Dysmorphia.

10 years ago

Get your home ready with 5 simple projects

     If boots, a warm hat and a tuned-up snow blower are the only items on your winter preparation list, your home maintenance plan may need a makeover. These simple home maintenance projects can help lower your energy bills, prevent more costly repairs and/or increase the lifespan of your home. 

10 years ago

Heating homes more efficiently

     With colder weather right around the corner, many homeowners are once again giving thought to their home heating needs and if it is possible to heat their homes more efficiently.

10 years ago

Earth-friendly tips for autumn

     Autumn is upon us, and with the change of seasons comes the fall to-do list that must be completed before the arrival of winter weather. Many outdoor jobs are best completed before temperatures drop, while others can be tackled indoors to help save energy and prepare for increased time spent inside the home.