Presque Isle is blessed with six museums: the James School, Presque Isle Air Museum, the Aroostook Band of Micmacs museum, Northern Maine Museum of Science at UMPI, the Maysville Museum, and the 1875 Vera Estey Museum. The Maysville and Estey museums are owned and operated by the Presque Isle Historical Society and both are designated as Distinctive Destinations by the National Register of Historic Places.
Stepping into her room was like walking into her kitchen years ago. The bakery shop aromas, as well as that much-loved gift-shop scent had successfully followed her through the many passages of her life.
A common problem for genealogists is locating vital records — births, marriages and deaths — especially if we don’t know where a family member was born, married or died.
With the end of the year approaching, we would like to pass on some information about the upcoming holidays and what you can do with your natural Christmas tree.
As the year comes to an end, and thoughts of necessity turn to those who have moved on to other adventures, the days are just beginning to have a bit more light. That brings the possibilities of a new slate of adventures.
When you remember past holiday seasons, what makes you laugh?
While most holiday celebrations include memories of loved ones no longer here, there is always laughter that echoes through the years.
It seems every year about this time I think of times long ago when our lack of technology and the slower pace of life seemed to draw us closer to the true Christmas spirit.
Harrison H. Robinson was born on Aug. 11, 1840, at The Ledge, Charlotte County, New Brunswick, Canada, and came to the United States the next year. At the end of 1861, Harrison enlisted as a soldier in the Civil War, serving in the 15th Regiment Maine Infantry. He mustered out in 1866 having reached the rank of Sergeant.
Recently our Library Board of Trustees purchased the Griffiths House, an historic home located at 228 State St. It is situated beside our library and abuts the library property.
The holiday season is upon us, and for family historians and genealogists it can be a great time to find clues you may have missed in the Christmas rush each year. Many of us have forgotten things that can help us learn more about our families. Let’s examine some possibilities.
