Opinion

5 years ago

Renew for access

Every September I know it’s time to renew my Genealogical Researcher Card with the state of Maine. 

5 years ago

Where to find city information

The Caribou Municipal Building was closed for a few days in early October as a precaution and it raised thoughts about citizens who might be uncomfortable coming into the office.

5 years ago

Water, where were you this summer?

All summer long, we just couldn’t seem to buy a good region-wide, soaking rain, and, not surprisingly, severe drought set in. 

5 years ago

Fallout could cost money

To the editor:
After reading Councilor Theriault’s letter in last week’s paper, I had to ask myself a couple of questions.

5 years ago

Bringing transparency and lower costs to health care

In nearly every industry, we are able to shop for goods and services by comparing publicly available price and quality information.  From buying shoes to building a house, we expect to know the full price of what we are purchasing before we buy it. 

5 years ago

Cooking with Susie Q – Week of October 19, 2020

I am sharing these recipes sent in a while ago. I’m not sure if we will get a chance to share it at a football gathering, but maybe we can plan a movie marathon with a few very close friends or family.

5 years ago

Halves and steps

Sometime or other the kinship feature in your genealogical software will indicate that someone is a half-cousin or half-sibling.  If you’re new to genealogy this may puzzle you. 

5 years ago

New guys on the block

To the editor:
Back in January, during the city council’s organizational meeting, council failed to take action on charter items 2.01/2.06.  

5 years ago

Signs of our times

To the editor:
As I drive around our city of Presque Isle I see so many signs both large and small on some of our councilpersons’ property.  I am wondering if all of our councilpersons are only representing the party they have posted on their properties.