Stories by Staff Star Herald

9 years ago

Thomas F. Thibodeau Jr.

Thomas F. Thibodeau Jr.     THIBODEAU, Thomas F., Jr., 57, Presque Isle, September 7, 2016. Calling hours were held Saturday, September 10. Burial was private. Arrangements are under the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home.

9 years ago

Ronald Cobb

Ronald Cobb     COBB, Ronald, 58, Washburn, September 5, 2016. At 1 p.m. service was held on Saturday, Sept. 10, at the Advent Christian Church in Ashland. Arrangements are under the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home.

9 years ago

Oran G. “Junior” Holmes Jr.

Oran G. “Junior” Holmes Jr.     HOLMES, Oran G, Jr., 80, Easton, September 5, 2016. A graveside service with military honors was held 1 p.m., Friday, September 9, 2016, at Mt. Shiloh Cemetery, Easton. Arrangements are under the care of Duncan-Graves Funeral Home.

9 years ago

Gereald L. “Jerry” Griesinger

Gereald L. “Jerry” Griesinger     GRIESINGER, Gerald L. “Jerry”, 65, Nashua, NH, September 6, 2016. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date in Michigan at the convenience of his family. Arrangements are under the care of The Davis Funeral Home, Nashua, NH.

9 years ago

Bean supper proceeds help historical society

Bean supper proceeds help historical society

 WASHBURN NEWS
By Amy Sawyer

There will be a baked bean supper on Saturday, Sept. 17, from 5-7 p.m. at the Trailrunners Snowmobile Clubhouse in Washburn.

9 years ago

County contestants earn state crowns

County contestants earn state crowns

SACO, Maine Aroostook County contestants won three of eight titles in the seventh annual Maine Academic Scholarship Pageant and Green Carpet Fundraiser, held Aug. 7, 2016 in Garland Auditorium at Saco’s Thornton Academy.

9 years ago

Young readers enjoy end-of-summer event

Young readers enjoy end-of-summer event

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine The United Way of Aroostook recently hosted a Summer Reading Celebration at the Aroostook Centre Mall in Presque Isle.

9 years ago

Professor sheds light on 13th, 14th amendments

The University of Maine at Presque Isle will celebrate the 229th birthday of the signing of the U.S. Constitution with a special presentation delivered by Dr. Brent Andersen, an assistant professor of political science (adjunct) at the university.

9 years ago

Town plans road closure Sept. 28

Town plans road closure Sept. 28, 2016

FORT FAIRFIELD, Maine The Town of Fort Fairfield Public Works Department will replace a cross-culvert on the Sam Everett Road, near 38 Sam Everett Road, on Wednesday morning, Sept. 28.

9 years ago

Rotary discusses ranked voting

Rotary discusses ranked voting

MARS HILL NEWS
By Tomi Henderson

The Mars Hill Rotary Club met Sept. 6 and the speakers were Griffin Johnson and Finn Melanson, who spoke about the Ranked Choice Initiative that will be on this fall’s ballot.