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Star City Snapshot

by Staff Star Herald
17 years ago

1894 – The Bangor & Aroostook Railroad steams into town for the first time on December 31st.

 


    This Centennial fingertip fact is brought to you by the Presque Isle Historical Society and the Star-Herald.

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