1 year ago
Family folklore
Folklore is tales passed down without any empirical evidence to support them. Fact is what historians and genealogists seek.
Editorials
1 year ago
In search of mysteries and mayhem
Presque Isle’s own native playwright, John Cariani, will be holding a workshop to gather stories about The County as material he will be using in a followup to his play, “Almost, Maine.”
1 year ago
What is a crazy quilt?
Antique quilts are revered today often for the sentimental value as well as the intricate hand-sewn detail and patterns. There is one type of antique quilt, however, that stands out from most others — the “crazy quilt”.
1 year ago
Trees and shrubs invite birds to your yard
Why invite birds to your yard? Birds make great yard guests for many reasons. We know that the right trees on your property can increase its value, but adding birds to those trees can give an additional boost.
1 year ago
Harry Pipes: merchant, actor, city father
Harry Rufus Pipes was born in Presque Isle on Sept. 8, 1878, at the old Presque Isle House Hotel. His father, William, originally from New Brunswick, had moved to Presque Isle in 1876.
1 year ago
City is revitalizing its social media presence
The City of Presque Isle has created a new arm extension of public information with an emphasis on social media. City officials recognize the indisputable relevance of social media in the past 20 years with its rapid growth, immediacy and easy access by local citizens, businesses and organizations.
1 year ago
Check out the newest StoryWalk
The Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library and the Rec & Parks Department celebrates the fifth year of the popular community StoryWalk path at Mantle Lake Park and returns this year with enhancements.
1 year ago
WWII aircraft to return to Presque Isle
Commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower thought the C-47 aircraft was one of the most significant military assets responsible for the Allies’ victory during World War II.
1 year ago
Old news notices
You’ve undoubtedly used newspapers in your genealogical research for articles on major life events such as marriages or obituaries. But there’s more to be found in newspapers than these. The smallest of items can reveal what was happening in your ancestor’s life. I’m referring to legal notices.
1 year ago
La musicienne
Avertisement : Ceci est une vrais histoire. J’etais la. J’ai changé des choses, par ‘sambe.
