Stories by Staff Star Herald

8 years ago

Allison (Allie) Howard Lenentine

Allison (Allie) Howard Lenentine     LENENTINE, Allison Howard, 84, Bridgewater, November 26, 2016. The funeral service will be held at the Bridgewater Free Baptist Church, Thursday, December 1, 2016, at 1 p.m. Arrangements are under the care of the Duncan-Graves Funeral Home.

8 years ago

Legislator appreciated serving city, county, state

By Rep. Robert Saucier

It has been an honor to serve as your state representative of House District 147 for the past four years. As I transition away from the Legislature, I want to thank my constituents for their input and support. One of the most rewarding parts of the job was helping people from inside and outside the district.

8 years ago

The Chicago Cubs: story of the century

 Some ancient force within us longs for return and re-installation … Tolkien announces the Return of the King, Odysseus reclaims his bride and his throne, the biblical Children of Israel wander for 40 years in the Wilderness while the historical Jewish nation as a whole waits two millennia for the re-establishment of the Israeli state, Simba battles and reclaims his throne as the Lion King. The longer denied, the stronger the theme.

8 years ago

Poised for progress

Advances made in Alzheimer’s research

By U.S. Sen. Susan Collins
(R-Maine)

Biomedical research is changing lives and changing the world. During my time in the Senate, I have made it a priority to visit labs, equipment manufacturers, and educational institutions — here in Maine and across the country — that are on the cutting-edge of science and technological innovation.

8 years ago

Help us honor Zach’s memory

To the editor:
This year, for the Christmas Light Parade in Presque Isle on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2016 at 6 p.m. we will be doing a different sort of float.

8 years ago

Veterans aren’t criminals

To the editor:
When did it become OK to treat our veterans like common criminals? Between the quarterly scheduled meetings with a nurse, counting of pills and random urinalysis, I am beginning to wonder if the 13 years of honorable service means anything at all to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

8 years ago

Agri-Women help hospice

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — During a tour of the Aroostook House of Comfort, representatives of Maine Agri-Women donated $1,000 to the foundation which is working to build a hospice house in The County.

8 years ago

Catholic Charities Maine welcomes new members

Catholic Charities Maine, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, installed two new board members at its November meeting. Kathy Dyer of Houlton and Kimberly Suttie of Waterville were appointed.

8 years ago

Caribou Choral Society offers holiday program

Caribou Choral Society offers holiday program Group marks 40th anniversary CARIBOU — The 60-voice Caribou Choral Society will present its annual Christmas concerts starting this Sunday in Madawaska, with performances next weekend in Presque Isle and Caribou.