Stories by Staff Star Herald

9 years ago

Haystack hosts annual dinner

Last Friday evening, Nov. 4, the Haystack Historical Society held its annual closing dinner for members and volunteers.

9 years ago

Veteran’s Day turkey dinner is Nov. 11

 MARS HILL NEWS
By Tomi Henderson

The Mars Hill William Cousins American Legion Post 118 will hold a turkey dinner with all the fixin’s on Friday, Nov. 11 from 3-8 p.m. for all veteran’s and active duty personnel and their families in District 16. Make plans to come and have a good meal and socialize with other veterans.

9 years ago

FFES lauds students for positive citizenship

FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine — Each month the staff of Fort Fairfield Elementary School recognizes students for their exemplary display of positive school citizenship using character education traits.

9 years ago

Last chance to be listed on Calendar

The Community Celebrations Calendar is currently being finalized. If you would like your family’s birthdates, anniversaries, etc. included, please order as soon as possible.

9 years ago

Salvation Army seeks kettle ringers, donations

Salvation Army seeks kettle ringers, donations

HOULTON, Maine — The Salvation Army is hoping that its annual Christmas Kettle Campaign will mean a brighter holiday season for struggling men, women and children in Maine.

9 years ago

County firm creates app challenge

County firm creates app challenge

CARIBOU, Maine Blue Ox Technologies Ltd. of Caribou has announced an app development competition for Maine students taking place during the 2016-17 academic year.

9 years ago

Retired teachers present annual backpack gifts

By Jessica Potila
Staff Writer

The Aroostook Retired Educators Association visited students at Dr. Levesque Elementary School in Frenchville last month to deliver a bounty of new school supplies.

9 years ago

ACAP issues guidelines

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine Aroostook County Action Program Inc. of Presque Isle has announced its participation in the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program.

9 years ago

Heating safety: alternative sources

IN THE CITY
By Vince Baldwin

As we move through our fall season, we are reminded that winter will soon be upon us.  Before the snow flies is our traditional time of year to start preparing for the heating season with the hopes that it will be a short winter.  Here are some safety tips that we like to remind everyone about each year.

9 years ago

Will Winter snowfall be ‘normal’?

Will Winter snowfall be ‘normal’?

Watching weather reports over the years, you’ve no doubt heard the words “normal” and “average,” but what exactly do they mean?