102 Years Ago – June 11, 1914
A visit — H.C. Frainham, managing editor of the Bangor Commercial, was in town a short time and made a pleasant call at the Star-Herald office. He accompanied Prof. A.E. Rogers of Orono who was touring Aroostook County by auto in the interests of his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress at the primaries.
FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — It took months of effort to undo the damage done by decades of downpours and snowstorms, but thanks to the talents of students and staff at Loring Job Corps, a great source of community pride has now been returned.
The Aroostook County Action Program’s Head Start in Presque Isle is one of five Maine organizations awarded nearly $13 million from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for their Head Start and Early Head Start programs.
AUGUSTA, Maine — As the weather continues to get warmer and more people are enjoying the outdoors, the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife reminds everyone to follow this motto when encountering wildlife, especially young animals: If you care, leave them there.
PORTLAND, Maine — A final decision has been returned from the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith at the Vatican regarding Antonin R. Caron, ordained a priest for the Roman Catholic Diocese of Portland, who has been retired since 1994.
LITTLETON, Maine — The Meduxnekeag Ramblers Snowmobile Club in Littleton will host the first meeting of the Aroostook Retired Educators Association on Tuesday, June 28, 2016.
PORTLAND, Maine — AARP Maine is seeking nominations for its 2016 AARP Andrus Award for Community Service, which honors those individuals who are sharing their experience, talent and skills to enrich the lives of their community members.
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle/Aroostook Band of Micmacs Boys and Girls Club will host a blood drive on Thursday, June 30, 2016 at its office on 7 Northern Rd. in Presque Isle.
Contributed photo HAPPY BIRTHDAY — Emma Graves of Caribou recently visited the Central Aroostook Humane Society shelter in Presque Isle with a special contribution.
Commital Annie Martina Everett Polete POLETE — A small memorial service with family and friends for Annie Martina Everett Polete, 89, will be held Saturday, June 11, 2016, at the Mercer Cemetery in Maine at 2 p.m. •••••••••••••••••••••••
