Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

10 years ago

Deputies arrest Aroostook man on federal warrant

Caleb Jewett By Jen LyndsBDN Staff     CASTLE HILL — As the Independence Day holiday neared, the Aroostook County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday took some liberty away from a suspect allegedly wanted on a federal warrant from the Department of Homeland Security.    Aroostook County Sheriff Darrell Crandall said Friday that a suspect sought by the […]

10 years ago

Charlie enjoys teasing and playing

Pet Rescue update     Charlie is a neutered orange male about 7 or 8 months old living at the Halfway Home Adoption Center in Caribou. Charlie has all of his medical completed including snap-combo, sterilization, vaccinations and parasite control and is very ready for a new permanent home. A lively young cat, Charlie enjoys teasing […]

10 years ago

Potato board asked to oppose national park

A spokesman for the Maine Forest Products Council approached the Maine Potato Board recently with issues surrounding the proposed establishment of a national park near Baxter State Park.

10 years ago

Space Society donates to help Pluto speed-of-light run

The National Space Society, an informal group of space enthusiasts who join together for camaraderie and education, has provided a $3,000 grant to support the “From Pluto at the Speed of Light” run along the Maine Solar System Model.

10 years ago

Former principal Jones ‘gears up’ for new role

Caribou High School Principal Mark Jones stepped down on June 30 to take up his new responsibilities as the director for the RSU’s Gear Up grant, and Jones said, “It certainly wasn’t an easy choice.”

10 years ago

Consultant says school renovation is a bad idea

PDT Architects presented their site-rating matrix to the RSU 39 building committee on June 25. The most promising build site for a new school, according to its ranking on the matrix, is Teague Park Elementary.

10 years ago

Committee says secession can be avoided

With the City Council setting the 2015 mill rate at 22.46, up from last year’s 22.30, the prospect of a town called Lyndon, which promises tax savings of up to 28 percent, sounds pretty good to rural residents.