Stories by Staff Star Herald

9 years ago

FairPoint bumps up Internet cost

By Nick Sambides Jr.BDN Staff Mainers who pay FairPoint Communications for broadband internet service might want to read the fine print of the bills a bit more closely.

9 years ago

NEW ROTARIAN

Contributed photo The Presque Isle Rotary Club recently inducted Michael Chasse, owner of downtown business Bike, Board and Ski. Frank Bemis, left, club past president, congratulates the new Rotarian. The Presque Isle Rotary Club has a membership of approximately 100, and supports a variety of causes for the betterment of the community.

9 years ago

Emera warns about another utility scam

BANGOR — Emera Maine is warning customers to be suspicious of individuals claiming to represent the utility, especially in situations demanding immediate payment.

9 years ago

AUGUST CUSTOMER SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARD

Contributed photo The Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce recently congratulated the Old Iron Inn Bed & Breakfast, located at 155 High Street in Caribou, for receiving the August Customer Service Recognition Award.

9 years ago

OPEN FOR BUSINESS

Contributed photo Senior Planning Center of Presque Isle recently celebrated their official opening with a ribbon cutting. From left are Shawn Lahey, president of the Central Aroostook Chamber of Commerce; Kim Jones, chamber member; David P. Staples and Susan Staples, owners; Brad Dyer, Laurie Nelson and Ryan Guerrette, chamber members; Lyn Frederick, chamber administrative assistant; […]

9 years ago

BREAKFAST FOR SUPPER

Contributed photo Sue Watson, left, Presque Isle Kiwanis Club secretary, and Jane Hanson, board director, volunteer in the kitchen at the Sister Mary O’Donnell Shelter in Presque Isle.

9 years ago

Easton schools to offer community library

After evaluating the positive responses from the Community Library Survey, the Easton school libraries will open their doors to Easton residents for a trial period between Oct. 12 and Dec. 21 on Wednesdays after school and Saturday mornings.

9 years ago

Toddler program at Library

The Walter T. A. Hansen Memorial Library will begin Toddler Time at the library from 10-11 a.m. each Tuesday morning beginning Oct. 11, 2016. There will be a story and activity geared toward children ages 1-3, although others are also welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

9 years ago

From Our Files

Headlines from 102 years of local news.

102 Years Ago –
October 1, 1914

Record breaking — Three pickers, Frank Woodward, James Erskine and Fred Tardy, did a record breaking day’s work picking potatoes on the farm of A. W. English, 346 barrels standing to their credit when they knocked off work for the day. Mr. English’s farm on the Center Line Road yielded from 125 to 130 barrels to the acre.

9 years ago

Museum calls local crafters to workshop

The Haystack Historical Museum will be the site of the area’s first Christmas craft workshop scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 22, 2016. The workshop will run from 1-3 p.m. at the museum on Main Street in Mapleton.