Stories by Staff Star Herald

Guerrette joins United Way The United Way of Aroostook is pleased to welcome Ryan Guerrette as the newest member of the Board of Directors.

Tax assessor embraces GIS use PRESQUE ISLE — City Tax Assessor Lewis Cousins has announced his department’s use of geographic information system — or GIS — technology will bring great benefits to the public.

Probus Club tours community center PRESQUE ISLE — The Probus Club met Nov. 17 at the new Sargent Family Community Center in Presque Isle.

Utilities panel grants green light Houlton Water Company officials announced Nov. 28 that the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) has granted them the right to build a direct electricity line connection to New Brunswick Power (NBP).

Staff reaps awards in annual contest The staff of Star-Herald claimed four awards for journalism excellence recently in the 2016 Better Newspaper Contest, sponsored by the Maine Press Association.

Insurance agent earns designation PRESQUE ISLE — The Insurance Association of Greater Houlton (IAGH) has announced that member Brittany Grass has obtained her Accredited Customer Service Representative (ACSR) designation.

Nelson elected as Bar president HOULTON — Stephen Nelson, an attorney in Houlton, has been elected as the president of the Maine State Bar Association.

Hospitals up to date on MaineCare payments By Jen LyndsStaff Writer HOULTON — Five years ago, hospitals in Aroostook County were under financial strain and complaining about being owed millions of dollars for care extended to patients covered by the MaineCare program.

Presque Isle Kiwanis Club