Opinion

12 months ago

The Project 2025 question

To the editor:

I absolutely believe Donald Trump when he says that he hasn’t read nor does he know anything about Project 2025 for two reasons:

12 months ago

Proposing a potato palate-pleaser

It is roughly defined as a strip of dough, made from a starch, like wheat or rice, then dried or cooked in boiling water: the humble noodle. 

12 months ago

New England’s whalers

The New England Historic Genealogical Society recently announced a new database available to their subscribers, Offshore Whaling Crew Lists, 1799-1927. 

12 months ago

Helping to build responder skills

This past April, the Presque Isle Fire Department proudly began hosting the Central Aroostook Firefighter I and II program, a training program designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of both career and volunteer firefighters throughout Aroostook County.  

1 year ago

Unity will help us move forward

As the city manager of Presque Isle, I feel privileged and profoundly responsible for serving this community — a place I love. Every day, I am reminded of what makes Presque Isle truly special: the people who define it.

1 year ago

What do you want in a president?

To the editor:

After reading letters to four or five publications, both liberal and conservative, I found an obvious trend/thread covertly presented by every single liberal letter in support of the Democratic Party.

1 year ago

Why it’s good to plant trees in the fall

As summer starts to wind down, fall outdoor projects come into focus: time to start putting perennials to bed, time to pull the bygone annuals, time to sharpen and clean tools. And time to plant a tree — or two.