Stories by Staff Star Herald

9 years ago

Food Cupboard needs weekly volunteer

Food Cupboard needs weekly volunteer

 MARS HILL NEWS

The Mars Hill Food Cupboard is in need of a special volunteer that can be available on the first Wednesday of each month from 2-5 p.m. for the food delivery. This individual or couple will be responsible for unloading the food products and stocking them on the shelves.

9 years ago

Historical society plans annual tea, quilt show

Historical society plans annual tea, quilt show

 WASHBURN NEWS

The Salmon Brook Historical Society invites everyone to attend the fourth annual Tea and Quilt Show Sunday, Aug. 7, 2016 to support its two museums, the Benjamin C. Wilder Farmstead and Aroostook Agricultural Museum.

9 years ago

Dr. Raymond Rice named UMPI interim president

Dr. Raymond Rice named UMPI interim president

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine University of Maine System Chancellor James H. Page announced Wednesday, June 29, 2016 that Dr. Raymond J. Rice has been appointed interim president and will remain as provost of the University of Maine at Presque Isle.

9 years ago

Maysville Museum renovations near completion

Maysville Museum renovations near completion

Members and volunteers of Presque Isle Historical Society are gearing up for a late summer or early fall opening of the Maysville Museum. The once decrepit, fire-damaged building on the corner of the U.S. Route 1 and the Brewer Road is almost unrecognizable after months of renovations.

9 years ago

Fans give Koch Olympic sendoff

Fans give Koch Olympic sendoff

Washburn athlete is specialized middle distance runner

Many elite athletes see a berth in the U.S. Olympic Trials as one signature step of a lifelong pursuit based in specialization and perseverance.

9 years ago

Brewer tabbed as new Houlton boys hoop coach

HOULTON, Maine — When Tim Brewer ended a championship-laden 15-year run as the boys varsity basketball coach at Central Aroostook High School of Mars Hill in 2015, he did not want to classify it as a retirement.

Now everyone knows why.

9 years ago

Athletes advance to state track meet

Athletes advance to state track meet

The Maine Recreation and Parks Association Track and Field North Region Qualifier was held last Tuesday at Caribou High School.

9 years ago

Fishing options near and far

Fishing options near and far

MAINELY OUTDOORS

Aroostook watersport enthusiasts are a fortunate breed, especially the fishermen of the region. There are creeks, brooks, rivers, lakes, and ponds everywhere, regardless if you reside in an urban, rural or an off-the-grid, in the woods location.