Stories by Staff Star Herald

Economic think tank plans business forum Event would unite suppliers, manufacturers By Paula BrewerStaff Writer PRESQUE ISLE and DEGELIS, Quebec — The drive to grow local commerce is increasing, and a group of business partners hope to help it succeed on both sides of the Canadian border with a regional forum coming up in November.

CFCU names new manager HOULTON — The County Federal Credit Union has announced that Kyle Taylor has been promoted to branch manager in Houlton.

MMG donates profits to United Way PRESQUE ISLE — MMG Insurance, with the support of its employees, business partners and the local community, has announced a donation of $27,159 to the United Way of Aroostook.

NewVentures director earns UNE honor Nardone has roots in the Star City “Roots to remind you where you’re from and wings to show you what you can become” was the theme of remarks by Presque Isle native Gilda Nardone upon accepting the Deborah Morton award in a ceremony at the Portland campus of the University […]

County sees code officer shortage By Jen LyndsBDN Staff CARIBOU — In most of the state’s more largely populated communities, it is common for municipalities to have a code enforcement officer on the payroll.

Resource group meets PRESQUE ISLE — The Local Working Group of the National Resources Conservation Service and the Central Aroostook Soil and Water Conservation District will meet Wednesday, Oct. 12, from 4-6 p.m. at the USDA Service Center conference room, 735 Main Street, Presque Isle.