Last week, the members of the 127th Legislature took their oath of office. We come from all corners of the state – from Fort Kent to Calais to Kittery and everywhere in between.
We are Democrats, Republicans and independents, residents of rural and urban communities on the coast, in the woods and in the mountains.
To the editor:
There are no finer people on this earth than the wonderful volunteers who give so much of their time and energy year around to help the homeless and helpless cats in this area through Halfway Home Pet Rescue.
Contributed photo Rep. Bernard Ayotte (R-Caswell) recently presented Bobby McKensie of Caribou with a T-shirt on behalf of U.S. Sen. Susan Collins. McKensie is an enthusiastic fan of his hometown legislator and was thrilled to receive the gift. He lives with his grandmother Becky Legassie of Caribou.
CARIBOU — The Opportunities Aroostook initiative has passed a significant social media milestone. The Opportunities Aroostook Facebook page raced past the 1,000 “likes” mark as more and more people are exploring work, recreation and social opportunities in Aroostook County.
100 Years Ago-Dec. 10, 1914
• News from East Washburn — Wilmont Crouse seems to be the man who knows how to gather up a drove of cattle; last Saturday he had forty-six head driven on this road. Thomas Hemphill sold his farm to J. P. Churchill and has taken in part some Presque Isle village property. Lots of young people are enjoying the skating these days.
• A ‘crackerjack’ Christmas list — H. H. Whitney states in their advertisement, A pretty new piece of furniture is just the thing for Christmas and we have a crackerjack list to choose from including: brass beds, $10 – $35; silk floss mattresses $13 – $19; and dining tables $5 – $40.
Thursday, December 11, 2014 will feature one of my favorite events: Caribou Hometown Christmas. Fourteen of our local businesses will stay open extra hours from 5 to 8 p.m. with special sales or promotions, refreshments and door prize drawings!
CARIBOU — Two new members of the Aroostook County Tourism Board of Directors were welcomed at the group’s Dec. 4 meeting at the Northern Maine Development Commision. Jane Torres of Houlton and Joe LaChance of Madawaska were selected to serve.
CARIBOU — Hannaford Supermarkets will host grand opening festivities in its Caribou store on Saturday, Dec. 13 to celebrate the inclusion of the former Shop ‘n Save store into the Hannaford family.
PRESQUE ISLE — MMG Insurance is investing in the education of area youngsters with a $1,000 donation to Junior Achievement of Aroostook. Junior Achievement is the world’s largest organization dedicated to educating students in grades K-12 about financial literacy, work readiness and entrepreneurship through experiential, hands-on programs. Contributed photo Andrew McNeally, back left, a rates […]
Aroostook Republican photo/Theron Larkins Pines Health Services was one of 14 health care centers in Maine to receive funding, as part of the Affordable Care Act to increase primary care at health centers. Pines has received a total of $219,688 to expand their basic medical services. Pictured is Pines CEO Jim Davis, as he works […]
