Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

9 years ago

1916: Powers Theatre nearing completion

115 Years Ago – Dec. 4, 1901

     Unprecedented — Twenty inches of snow fell, which makes now over four feet of snow on the ground, an amount unprecedented in the history of our town at this time of year. We trust we shall not be visited by many such storms the coming season, although they bespeak a plentiful harvest another summer.

     Valuable logs — It is reported that there are logs valued at about $80,000 in the St. John River. On account of low water, it was impossible to get the logs down the river. It will be quite a loss to the owners.

9 years ago

The promising advances in Alzheimer’s research

By U.S. Sen. Susan Collins
(R-Maine)

     Biomedical research is changing lives and changing the world. During my time in the Senate, I have made it a priority to visit labs, equipment manufacturers, and educational institutions — here in Maine and across the country — that are on the cutting-edge of science and technological innovation. Recently, a Maine resident with ties to the University of Pennsylvania invited me to tour a research lab there and to speak with scientists who are conducting exciting studies of the human brain that may one day lead to a cure or effective treatments for devastating diseases like Alzheimer’s.

9 years ago

Veterans aren’t criminals

To the editor:

     When did it become OK to treat our veterans like common criminals? Between the quarterly scheduled meetings with a nurse, counting of pills and random urinalysis, I am beginning to wonder if the 13 years of honorable service means anything at all to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

9 years ago

The story of the century

AroostookSkies
By Larry Berz

     Some ancient force within us longs for return and re-installation … Tolkien announces the Return of the King, Odysseus reclaims his bride and his throne, the biblical Children of Israel wander for 40 years in the Wilderness while the historical Jewish nation as a whole waits two millennia for the re-establishment of the Israeli state, Simba battles and reclaims his throne as the Lion King. The longer denied, the stronger the theme.

9 years ago

Choral Society offers holiday program

 

Group marks 40th anniversary with concert

     CARIBOU, Maine — The 60-voice Caribou Choral Society will present its annual Christmas concerts starting this Sunday in Madawaska, with performances next weekend in Presque Isle and Caribou.

9 years ago

Courts release civil protection guide

     PORTLAND, Maine — Maine Chief Justice Leigh I. Saufley announced Nov. 21, 2016 that the updated and expanded Citizens’ Guide to Protection From Abuse and Protection From Harassment Cases has been released to assist people involved in civil protection from abuse and harassment cases.

9 years ago

Troop F report (week of 11-23-2016)

     Editor’s Note: An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at criminal proceedings.

     HOULTON, Maine — The Maine State Police Troop F barracks in Houlton responded to numerous calls for service during the week of Nov. 14-20:

9 years ago

Obituary Notices/Committals (week of 11-23-2016)

ALWARD, Eugene A., 89, New Sweden, Nov. 19, 2016. Services will be held at 1 p.m., Wednesday., Nov. 23, at the Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home. Arrangements by Lancaster-Morgan Funeral Home, Caribou. HARRIS, Wayne E. Jr., 56, Washburn, Nov. 14, 2016. A celebration of Life will be held on Saturday., Nov. 26 ,from 1-4 p.m. at the […]

9 years ago

Wayne E. “Wolfie” Harris Jr.

     WASHBURN – Wayne E. “Wolfie” Harris Jr., 56, passed away Monday afternoon, November 14, 2016, at his residence. He was born August 4, 1960, in Caribou, the son of Avis (Dickinson) Harris.

9 years ago

Eugene A. Alward

NEW SWEDEN – Eugene A. Alward, 89, passed away Saturday night, Nov. 19, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born March 31, 1927, in Hodgdon, the son of Adelbert and Louise (Murchie) Alward. Eugene A. Alward