8 years ago
The joy of giving
The joy of giving
To the editor:
One year at the Haystack Historical Society we were searching for a good Christmas program.
Stories by Staff Star Herald
8 years ago
Barbershops well worth visiting
Barbershops well worth visiting
To the editor:
According to the State of Maine Department of Regulatory Licensing and Permitting, there remain 13 active licensed barbers in Aroostook County. The number of barbers is in decline statewide.
8 years ago
It’s the thought that counts
It’s the thought that counts
To the editor:
I often hear people complaining about Christmas gifts they receive — ties they never wear, hand-knit sweaters that don’t fit or are awful in design, another pair of slippers they have to “ooh” over and then stuff in the closet along with last year’s, a fruitcake they’ll eventually throw away, or any number of other gifts they have to pretend they like.
8 years ago
Getting over and getting on
Getting over and getting on
By Dale Landrith Sr.
In 2008, Americans voted for “hope and change.” We got the change but the hope seems to have been lost in the change. I have not seen it written anywhere but Americans on November 8th again voted for hope and change, but this time it was called “Make America Great Again.” The reaction by the American people has been simply amazing.
8 years ago
Geographical prejudice
Geographical prejudice
By Andy Torbett
The recent debate (I’m being kind; “tantrums” is the more accurate term) concerning the Electoral College has brought into sharp clarity the desire or belief by some that only certain areas, and those that reside there, should decide the political fortunes of the rest of the nation.
8 years ago
Estey House takes on Victorian glow
The scent of clove-filled oranges filled the kitchen of the Vera Estey House Museum last week as Presque Isle Historical Society member and chief decorator Kim Smith added some final adornments to what she hopes will become a new holiday tradition: Victorian Christmas at the Estey.
8 years ago
Troop F Report
Troop F Report
Editor’s Note: An arrest or summons does not constitute a finding of guilt. An individual charged with a crime is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty at criminal proceedings.
8 years ago
Church invites public to join living nativity
Church invites public to join living nativity
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — The Presque Isle Congregational Church will hold its annual living nativity scene on Friday, Dec. 23, from 3:30-5:30 p.m., and welcomes the community to join in.
8 years ago
County natives serve in All Maine Women
County natives serve in All Maine Women
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Two University of Maine students, both 2013 graduates of Presque Isle High School, are members of the highest all-female honor society at the Orono campus.
