Stories by Staff Star Herald

9 years ago

Trucker appreciates service

To the editor:
I would like to thank Sen. Angus King, and his staff members Sharon and Barb at the Presque Isle office,

9 years ago

Barbershops well worth visiting

Barbershops well worth visiting

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.

9 years ago

Getting over and getting on

Getting over and getting on

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.

9 years ago

Geographical prejudice

Geographical prejudice

By Andy Torbett

The recent debate (I’m being kind; “tantrums” is the more accurate term) concerning the Electoral College has brought into sharp clarity the desire or belief by some that only certain areas, and those that reside there, should decide the political fortunes of the rest of the nation.

9 years ago

Estey House takes on Victorian glow

The scent of clove-filled oranges filled the kitchen of the Vera Estey House Museum last week as Presque Isle Historical Society member and chief decorator Kim Smith added some final adornments to what she hopes will become a new holiday tradition: Victorian Christmas at the Estey.

9 years ago

Troop F Report

Troop F Report

Editor’s Note: An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at criminal proceedings.

9 years ago

Church invites public to join living nativity

Church invites public to join living nativity

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle Congregational Church will hold its annual living nativity scene on Friday, Dec. 23, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., and welcomes the community to join in.

9 years ago

County natives serve in All Maine Women

County natives serve in All Maine Women

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Two University of Maine students, both 2013 graduates of Presque Isle High School, are members of the highest all-female honor society at the Orono campus.

9 years ago

Church youth support the animals

Murray and Lena Kenney recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary surrounded by their children and spouses. The family enjoyed lunch at Tang’s Courtyard. The owner surprised the couple with a gift certificate in honor of their anniversary.