9 years ago
Harvesting technology: Part 2
Harvesting technology: Part 2
When we left off last time we had gotten to the two-row mechanical potato harvester. The first of these machines were tractor drawn, mechanical separation harvesters.
Stories by Staff Star Herald
9 years ago
Picking, grinnin’ for spud special
Picking, grinnin’ for spud special
BUG GUTS & BEAUTY
By Orpheus Allison
Once again the local airwaves are blessed with Potato Picker’s Special. This show on WAGM had been around almost as long as the station has.
9 years ago
Marijuana – what you need to know
Marijuana – what you need to know
By Carol Bell
As the time gets closer to voting on the ballot for the legalization of marijuana, we want to help you understand what this truly entails. In order to understand something more fully, we have to look at all aspects, whether good or bad. So what we are focusing on here is how marijuana is treated by everyone as a drug.
9 years ago
Another side of Islam
Another side of Islam
To the editor:
You may think that this is not local news, but this event has affected me and others locally indirectly and significantly. If this information were to go viral by any means, it could begin the transformation of Islam as well into a loving, creative, beloved force in the world.
9 years ago
The Constitution Party
The Constitution Party
To the editor:
I know that you have been told repeatedly, incessantly and continually that you can not vote for any but the two major party candidates because to do otherwise is “a wasted vote,” or that “it helps so-and-so get elected.” It is time for us all to reassess what those types of claims really do.
9 years ago
Carpenter is best representative
Carpenter is best representative
To the editor:
Mike Carpenter, candidate for State Senate, has a long and distinguished record of public service to Maine and Aroostook that goes back to his time as a Captain in Vietnam.
9 years ago
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month
September is Life Insurance Awareness Month
To the editor:
Will your life change if you lose a loved one? Will you have any kind of financial hardship if you lose someone unexpectedly? National statistics tell us that only 44 percent of people have individually owned life insurance and 60 percent think it’s too expensive. This is very untrue!
9 years ago
Melody Karen Reiff
Melody Karen Reiff REIFF, Melody Karen, Presque Isle and Mars Hill, at Presque Isle, September 24, 2016. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 10 a.m., Saturday, October 1, 2016, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Presque Isle. Arrangements are under the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home.
9 years ago
Lawrence J. “Larry” Damore
Lawrence J. “Larry” Damore DAMORE, Lawrence J., 83, Presque Isle, September 25, 2016. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 1, 2016, at the Mapleton United Methodist Church. Arrangements are under the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home.
9 years ago
Wayne C. MacFarline
Wayne C. MacFarline MACFARLINE, Wayne C., 63, Presque Isle, September 20, 2016. In keeping with Wayne’s wishes, there will be no calling hours. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Giberson-Dorsey Funeral Home, Fort Fairfield.
