Stories by Staff Star Herald

8 years ago

Time to act on health care options

To the editor:
As an outreach and enrollment specialist for the Health Insurance Marketplace, I’ve seen firsthand what the Affordable Care Act means for Aroostook County’s uninsured. Every day, I hear from those who now have peace of mind because they know they can afford to get the care they need.

8 years ago

A caring community

To the editor:
My friend and I were in a bad car accident on this past October on U.S. Route 1 near the Budget Motel.

8 years ago

Trump’s conflicts of interest

To the Editor:
Isn’t anyone worried that Donald Trump’s children, if given security clearance, would be privy to information they might use in making decisions about his business interests, information other businesses would not have?

8 years ago

Guerrette joins United Way

Guerrette joins United Way The United Way of Aroostook is pleased to welcome Ryan Guerrette as the newest member of the Board of Directors.

8 years ago

Tax assessor embraces GIS use

Tax assessor embraces GIS use PRESQUE ISLE — City Tax Assessor Lewis Cousins has announced his department’s use of geographic information system — or GIS — technology will bring great benefits to the public.

8 years ago

Probus Club tours community center

Probus Club tours community center PRESQUE ISLE — The Probus Club met Nov. 17 at the new Sargent Family Community Center in Presque Isle.

8 years ago

Utilities panel grants green light

Utilities panel grants green light Houlton Water Company officials announced Nov. 28 that the Maine Public Utilities Commission (MPUC) has granted them the right to build a direct electricity line connection to New Brunswick Power (NBP).

8 years ago

Staff reaps awards in annual contest

Staff reaps awards in annual contest The staff of Star-Herald claimed four awards for journalism excellence recently in the 2016 Better Newspaper Contest, sponsored by the Maine Press Association.

8 years ago

Insurance agent earns designation

Insurance agent earns designation PRESQUE ISLE — The Insurance Association of Greater Houlton (IAGH) has announced that member Brittany Grass has obtained her Accredited Customer Service Representative (ACSR) designation.

8 years ago

Nelson elected as Bar president

Nelson elected as Bar president HOULTON — Stephen Nelson, an attorney in Houlton, has been elected as the president of the Maine State Bar Association.