Stories by Staff Star Herald

9 years ago

WAGM will host live Poliquin-Cain debate

WAGM will host live Poliquin-Cain debate

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine Aroostook County will host one of only two scheduled debates between the candidates for Maine’s Second District Congressional seat.

9 years ago

TAMC slates annual health fair Saturday

TAMC slates annual health fair Saturday

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine The Aroostook Medical Center will hold its annual free community health fair on Saturday, Oct. 15, at the Northern Maine Community College gymnasium from 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

9 years ago

Walk aims to raise awareness for visually impaired

Walk aims to raise awareness for visually impaired

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine The Department of Labor’s Division for the Blind and Visually Impaired is promoting awareness of the white cane, a tool used by people with visual impairment to safely navigate foot travel, with White Cane Awareness Day on Saturday, Oct. 15.

9 years ago

Community Players offer musical trip back in time

Community Players offer musical trip back in time PRESQUE ISLE — The Presque Isle Community Players and the University of Maine at Presque Isle will present a musical revue of “Those Oldies But Goodies” on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 14 and 15 and Oct. 21 and 22, at the Auditorium at Wieden Hall on the […]

9 years ago

Agency offers Medicare assistance

Agency offers Medicare assistance

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine The Aroostook Agency on Aging reminds Medicare beneficiaries that open enrollment, also known as the annual election period, will begin Oct. 15 and run through Dec. 7.

9 years ago

Kennel club hosts dog trainer, author

Kennel club hosts dog trainer, author PRESQUE ISLE — The Central Aroostook Kennel Club (CAKC) will host world-renowned dog trainer, author and consultant Suzanne Clothier Oct. 22 and 23 at the Presque Isle Inn and Convention Center.

9 years ago

Airport extends survey

Airport extends survey

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine Northern Maine Regional Airport launched a major initiative back in August which included an online survey. Airport staff have modified the original Sept. 30 closing date, extending it to Oct. 14.

9 years ago

NMCC plans open house

NMCC plans open house

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine Northern Maine Community College will hold Open House for prospective students and families on Friday, Oct. 14, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the campus on 33 Edgemont Drive in Presque Isle.

9 years ago

Spray softly and carry a big stick

Spray softly and carry a big stick

Walkabout: PI
Happenings in the Star City
 By Paula Brewer

“Gives a 27-foot spray,” the label said.
“Great,” I thought, because I didn’t want to be that close to angry hornets when I tried to obliterate them.
The plant was the problem. It was big — really big — and right by the porch door. And the clothesline.