Stories by Staff Star Herald

9 years ago

Understanding a pup’s language

Understanding a pup’s language PET BULLETIN‘Mews and Yips’ from the Central Aroostook Humane Society By Gloria J. Towle Canines and humans have a long history of being extremely adaptable friends, open to learning all they can from us and working hard to fit into our world. We owe it to our canine companions to learn […]

9 years ago

Maine Public Utilities Commission hearing Thursday

The Maine Public Utilities Commission will hold a public witness hearing Thursday, Sept. 29, 2016 to hear from members of the public on the Emera Maine proposed increase in distribution rates of 9.89 percent.

9 years ago

New troopers take oath to serve Maine

New troopers take oath to serve Maine

AUGUSTA, Maine Maine’s newest state troopers have been told to become part of their communities and that they will see the best and worst of people during their careers. That advice came from the chief of the State Police, Col. Robert Williams, as he administered the oath of office to eight new troopers Friday.

9 years ago

Maine State Archives to offer tours

Maine State Archives to offer tours

Highlight Aroostook War during American Archives Month

AUGUSTA, Maine The Maine State Archives will celebrate American Archives Month this October with public tours, a genealogy resource session and presentations from local historians.

9 years ago

Birders plan lunch

Birders plan lunch

CARIBOU, Maine The Aroostook Birders will host a “goose lunch” at Collins Pond in Caribou on Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.

9 years ago

Guerrette receives high rating

Guerrette receives high rating

AUGUSTA, Maine Timothy Guerrette, a candidate for Maine Senate District 1, has received an A+ rating from the Sportsman’s Alliance of Maine (SAM).

9 years ago

‘American Pickers’ seek Maine antiques

‘American Pickers’ seek Maine antiques Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team will return to Maine this fall to film episodes of their TV series “American Pickers” throughout the region.

9 years ago

What’s special about the Allagash

What’s special about the Allagash

By Matthew LaRoche

Why do people love the Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW)? Is it the quiet? The peace of mind? The wildlife? Or is it the fishing? Maybe it is just a chance to get away from technology and the high speed world we live in today. We all need to recharge our batteries once in a while, and the AWW is there waiting for you when you need that rejuvenation.

9 years ago

Fort Fairfield class holds 40th

Fort Fairfield class holds 40th

FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine The Fort Fairfield High School Class of 1976 held their 40th reunion recently.

9 years ago

Campaign raises funds for local teen

Campaign raises funds for local teen

 WASHBURN NEWS
By Amy Sawyer

Reed Plummer, the 13-year-old son of Trina Farley, is battling brain cancer for the second time. Longtime family friend Sherri Clark has created a GoFundMe campaign to help raise money for travel expenses, medical expenses and accumulating bills.