Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

8 years ago

National Lobster Day is here

By U.S. Sen. Angus King
(I-Maine)

     For generations, hardworking Maine people have hauled lobster from the waters off the coast of our state. And over the years, this proud industry and the men and women who work in it have become an enduring part of our culture and our economy.

8 years ago

The friendship influence

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By Allison Heidorn   

     “When there are friends, there is wealth,” according to a Southern Spanish proverb. How true that is, not only for adults but also for youth.

8 years ago

Marijuana – what you need to know

By Carol Bell

     As the time gets closer to voting on the ballot for the legalization of marijuana, we want to help you understand what this truly entails. In order to understand something more fully, we have to look at all aspects, whether good or bad. So what we are focusing on here is how marijuana is treated by everyone as a drug.

8 years ago

Maine State Archives to highlight war

     AUGUSTA, Maine — The Maine State Archives will celebrate American Archives Month this October with public tours, a genealogy resource session and presentations from local historians.

8 years ago

What’s special about the Allagash?

By Matthew LaRoche

     Why do people love the Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW)? Is it the quiet? The peace of mind? The wildlife? Or is it the fishing? Maybe it is just a chance to get away from technology and the high speed world we live in today. We all need to recharge our batteries once in a while, and the AWW is there waiting for you when you need that rejuvenation.

8 years ago

Display details early churches

    The Caribou Historical Center & Museum will host a special display on Early Churches of Caribou throughout September and October.

8 years ago

Resiliency is topic of showing

 

Group wants to build children’s strength

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — A collaboration of multiple civic agencies is planning another “Growing a Resilient Aroostook” event to take place on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016 from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. in the Campus Center at the University of Maine at Presque Isle. 

8 years ago

MSSM students visit MIT institute

     LIMESTONE, Maine — Many times a high school student upon returning to fall classes is asked to share an answer to the question: “What did you do this summer vacation?” At the Maine School of Science and Mathematics (MSSM), the answers varied from traveling abroad to remaining on campus as an MSSM summer counselor and everything in between.

8 years ago

Baltimore volunteers lend a hand

     CARIBOU, Maine — Halfway Home Pet Rescue had some great help recently from an AmeriCorps group based in Baltimore.