Opinion

11 months ago

Choosing the right candidates

To the editor:
Will we ever have another election like the one coming this November? This is an election that will be pivotal to our nation forever. 

11 months ago

Saving the ash trees

As the Canopy Crew, we have a special interest in trees around our community. While you may not see ash trees along the downtown roads, the ash plays an important ecological, economic and cultural role in our state of Maine. 

11 months ago

Ain’t nothin’ but a hound dog

Have you ever wondered about the missile that sits in Veterans’ Park across the street from The Maple Pig Restaurant on Main Street?  

12 months ago

There really was a poor farm in Presque Isle

Have you ever heard your parents or grandparents say something about your spending putting them in the poor house?  I have distinct memories of my grandparents referencing the poor house.

12 months ago

Searching for your English roots

A reader recently asked for advice on locating records from England. He’d found numerous family trees online, but he was skeptical that they could be trusted. 

12 months ago

A new sport for Presque Isle

Presque Isle has a new sport: cart wrangling in the Walmart lot. On a busy day, the wranglers are able to corral and bring back these wire bound skeletons. It’s impressive to watch as 50-plus carts are roped up and guided back to their stalls. 

12 months ago

We the people lose

To the editor:
O.K., my fellow New Englanders, I get it. You support Biden and Harris while I support Trump and Vance. Now let’s talk: