Opinion

1 week ago

La vie nous parle

Nous avons vue un autre Jour de l’an; un autre Valentin; un autre semaine sainte; au autre mercredi des cendres.

1 week ago

Founders formed the Pioneer Club

In 1915, Elisha Parkhurst, one of the most successful farmers of his time in the Presque Isle area, held a dinner at his house on Church Street in Presque Isle to which he invited nine old friends.  

1 week ago

Bringing down walls

When genealogists discover they can’t proceed further in their research into a family or individual, they call it hitting a brick wall. As we start the new year, let’s look at a couple of tips to help you make progress with your own brick walls.

1 week ago

Appreciates Social Security rule

To the editor:
I want to thank Sen. Susan Collins for her leadership in co-authoring the Social Security Fairness Act.

3 weeks ago

Honoring Dr. Cary

To the editor:
Thank you for joining us today as we dedicate this monument on behalf of our medical staff to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Cary Medical Center and the gracious gift bestowed to the City of Caribou 100 years ago by our namesake, Dr. Jefferson Cary.

3 weeks ago

Thanks from the humane society

To the editor:
We at the Central Aroostook Humane Society would like to thank Paula Brewer and The Star-Herald for being such long-time supporters of the humane society.

3 weeks ago

Happy new year

Having discussed terms with the Denizens of the Ordinary, it has been agreed that the world will continue to whirl about the sun and the sun will continue to shine.

3 weeks ago

Tourism powers Maine’s economy

Were you aware that tourism is the leading economic industry in the state of Maine, and cultural heritage tourism is its fastest growing sector?