Contributed photo Griffeth Ford Lincoln of Presque Isle and Caribou recently presented a check for $3,420 to the Caribou High School Boosters Club, the proceeds from their “Fall Lincoln Driven To Give” event held Sept. 24. From left are Neal Griffeth, owner; Shelley Massey, Booster Club president; Lehrle Kieffer, club treasurer; Sherry L. Bradley, Griffeth’s […]
By Jen Lynds Staff Writer HOULTON — Last year, Marie McCall of Houlton decided she was going to attempt to do at least half of her holiday shopping in Aroostook County.
PRESQUE ISLE — Based on 2014 data from Catholic Charities, up to 37 percent of Aroostook County residents rely on food pantries.
To the editor:
According to the State of Maine Department of Regulatory Licensing and Permitting, there remain 13 active licensed barbers in Aroostook County. The number of barbers is in decline statewide.
To the editor:
I often hear people complaining about Christmas gifts they receive — ties they never wear, hand-knit sweaters that don’t fit or are awful in design, another pair of slippers they have to “ooh” over and then stuff in the closet along with last year’s, a fruitcake they’ll eventually throw away, or any number of other gifts they have to pretend they like.
By Dale Landrith Sr.
In 2008, Americans voted for “hope and change.” We got the change but the hope seems to have been lost in the change. I have not seen it written anywhere but Americans on November 8th again voted for hope and change, but this time it was called “Make America Great Again.” The reaction by the American people has been simply amazing.
It is the American character to answer the call of duty. It also is the American character to be grateful to those who answer that call. On Veterans Day, we express that gratitude with school assemblies, parades, and ceremonies. Every day of the year, citizens here in Maine and across America join together in countless ways to support and thank those who serve.
115 Years Ago —Dec. 18, 1901
Convenience —Next Wednesday is Christmas. The Republican will consider it a great favor in its correspondents will, on that week, send their items one day earlier than usual.
Limestone releases elementary honors
LIMESTONE, Maine — Limestone Consolidated School officials have announced the honor roll for grades 3-8 for the first trimester of the 2016-17 school year. The following are included.
AUGUSTA, Maine — A new year of hunting and fishing opportunity in Maine is just around the corner, and the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has announced the 2017 hunting and fishing licenses are now available for purchase online or at any of the more than 800 licensing agents statewide.
