Stories by Staff Aroostook Republican

NH couple prepares to sell the 17-acre former U.S. Army Nike installation that housed weapons more than three decades ago

     LIMESTONE, Maine — Dave and Sue Prentiss were ready for some attention when the story of their former missile silo being on the market broke last year.

Annual recognition awards presented later this month

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Theresa Fowler, executive director of the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce, has announced the honorees for the 2016 recognition awards, to be presented during the chamber’s annual dinner later this month.

    AUGUSTA, Maine — After a one-year absence, Aroostook Day at the Legislature will make a comeback this month. The Aroostook Partnership (AP) has scheduled the event for Wednesday, Jan. 25, at the Senator Inn in Augusta.

    SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine — Maine Connections Academy (MCA), Maine’s first virtual public charter school, recently selected Avery Knowles, a seventh-grader from Caribou, as their November STAR Student.

     PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Starting Thursday, Jan. 12, New Ventures Maine will offer My Money Works: Tools for Smart Money Choices, a free four-week class to help participants gain the skills and confidence to stretch their money, pay bills, reduce debt, save, plan for retirement and set personal financial goals.

     PORTLAND, Maine – With bitterly cold temperatures hitting the state, it is important pet owners keep their furry friends safe during the severe winter weather.