Sumner Whitney was born in Phillips, Maine, on March 5, 1809. He married Diana Bradstreet and together they had eight children, the first two born in New Brunswick and the third in Bridgewater. Only four of the eight lived to adulthood. Around 1846, Sumner moved to Presque Isle.
It’s that time of year again: The days are getting warmer and longer and the birds are returning. Although the locals won’t call it spring until the robins are hopping around, the calendar tells us that March 20 was the first day of spring — which might be true for the lower half of the […]
If you’re a juror, weighing evidence is part of the job. The same holds for genealogists.
Glossaire linge: standard French for clothing. butin: Acadian slang for clothing but also means “chôses volés” (loot) in standard French. hardes: Acadian slang for clothing. Depending on the sentence, it can also mean “linge qu’ont porte a tous ‘es jours” or it can mean “sous-vêtements” (underwear). Mazaoute pi Papineau (Il y avais des quêteux qui […]
Presque Isle has always had, since its early inception, some form of medical care. whether it be through visiting doctors or in private homes. By the late 1800s, Presque Isle had two private hospitals.
I recognize a pattern in Presque Isle; tell me if this sounds familiar: A business person makes an investment in a distressed asset; our community rallies in cautious support; predictable obstacles emerge; the investor vanishes; citizens are left holding the bag. Fingers are pointed, but as time passes, we forget. Or worse, we grow cynical.
The City of Presque Isle recently received recognition from the American Association of Retired Persons for being a member in good standing of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities having successfully completed a cycle of improvement.
March is Women’s History Month. The roots of this celebratory week date back to 1909, when a group of what we might today call “influencers” met on Feb. 28.
Warming temperatures are a welcome relief for many Maine residents. However, they also signal the start of road postings across The County.
If you’ve done genealogy for years, you probably would enjoy helping other genealogists, but maybe you don’t know where to start.
It’s easy when someone approaches you asking questions about your family, but are there other opportunities? Here’s a listing of a few. There are surely others so if you want to volunteer don’t be shy. Most groups are desperate for volunteers.
