Stories by Staff Star Herald

9 years ago

Why aren’t there more crows?

DOWN THE ROAD
By Milt Gross

I was lying on the sofa this morning, giving a nap my best shot. But, as I gazed out the window at the trees, a question came to mind.

9 years ago

Religious freedom in the Age of Trump

INSIDE THE FIRST AMENDMENT
By Charles C. Haynes

In the end, this election wasn’t decided by Russian hacking, sexual assault charges, the FBI or any of the other extraordinary moments that defied the norms of political behavior and discourse. “We the People” decided it.

9 years ago

Raising awareness about the dangers of falls

September 22, 2016, marked the first day of the fall season, a time to enjoy Maine’s beautiful foliage and crisp weather. It also was National Falls Prevention Day, a time to better educate seniors, families, and caregivers – as well as government and civic organizations – about the practices, programs, and policies that can be taken to reduce the risk of falls.

9 years ago

Buyers hopeful about future

By Darren Fishell
Staff Writer

PORTLAND, Maine — The private family trust buying up massive tracts of Maine’s North Woods views the acquisitions as long-term investments in the evolution of the state’s forest products industry.

9 years ago

Fort PTO donates friendship bench

FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — Students at Fort Fairfield Elementary School now have a means to help someone who might be having a rough patch in their day, thanks to a gift from the school’s parent-teacher organization.

9 years ago

Join the ‘Toast to the Animals’

Join the ‘Toast to the Animals’  PET BULLETIN‘Mews and Yips’ from the Central Aroostook Humane Society By Gloria J. Towle We are excited; we are just days away from our biggest event of the year.

9 years ago

Grand Jury indictes three suspects in Sherman murder

Grand Jury indictes three suspects in Sherman murder By Jen LyndsBDN Staff CARIBOU — Three Massachusetts residents were indicted by the Aroostook County grand jury Thursday in connection with the death of an Oakfield man.

9 years ago

FBLA serves up annual meal

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle High School Future Business Leaders of America held their annual harvest supper and auction on Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016 at the Presque Isle Snowmobile Club.

9 years ago

Students learn about fire safety

FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — Chief Vince Baldwin of the Fort Fairfield Fire Department recently visited Fort Fairfield Elementary School to talk with all students about fire prevention and safety.