Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

10 years ago

Planners give heads-up for County beer festival

Brewfest coming in October  

     MARS HILL, Maine — Four Aroostook County entities will unite to host a one-of-a-kind beer and wine tasting festival Saturday, Oct. 17, 2015 at Bigrock Mountain in Mars Hill.

10 years ago

1940: Mini bride and groom take the cake

115 Years Ago – 1900

     • On October 1, the ownership of the Aroostook Republican passed again into the hands of the man who for 13 years owned, managed, and controlled it: Alfred W. Hall.

10 years ago

Thank a trucker

     To the editor:

     Do you know how you get the clothes you wear, food you eat or medicine you take? All these items, and nearly everything we use in our daily lives, are delivered by a professional truck driver.

10 years ago

On Medicare and not ready for hospital discharge?

     To the editior:

     If you have Medicare, or if you are a family caregiver of someone who relies on Medicare for their primary health insurance, you need to understand some important rights. Staff at the Aroostook Agency on Aging are seeing an increase in complaints from people recently hospitalized and their dissatisfaction, in some cases, could have been prevented had they understood their rights.

10 years ago

Aroostook indeed has a problem

     To the editor:

     As a recovering addict I am currently behind barbed wire fencing that keeps me safe from drugs. After two long years of battling a meth addiction, with one attempt at rehab, and a few incarcerations at county jail, I am now free from the monster that calls my name. I’d like to inform my hometown and county about the constant bully I encountered for the first time in May of 2014.

10 years ago

The decline and fall of the city of Caribou

     To the editor:

     There have been some vocal suggestions and background whispers that the commotion surrounding the secession of Lyndon has caused the city of Caribou to become unattractive to new business and residents who otherwise might have relocated to Caribou. This is a diversion to obscure the reality of the serious decline that has fallen upon our city.

10 years ago

Public missing the boat

     To the editor:

     I am writing this letter to encourage all citizens of Stockholm, Limestone and Caribou to attend the public meeting in their respectful town/city to listen to the proposed new school project for the city of Caribou. This is very important and you need to attend to understand what is going on and ask questions.

10 years ago

Our human bodies are amazing

To the editor:

        Preventable diseases can be avoided through vital information, super foods, and our dedication to glowing, energetic, vibrant health.

10 years ago

Local farmers recognized as 2015 McCain champions

The McCain Top 10 Potato Growers were recognized at the annual McCain Grower Barbecue at the Aroostook County Shrine Club in Presque Isle Aug. 28. Flewelling Farms of Presque Isle was named Champion Grower. Almost 300 guests gathered to celebrate the top growers and their achievements. Champion grower selection is based on the highest standing quality of the following three delivery categories: field direct delivery, winter storage delivery and refrigerated storage.