Opinion

3 months ago

Addressing ‘houselessness’ with compassion

In an unprecedented move toward ending houselessness within the city, the Presque Isle City Council, in partnership with city staff, has taken decisive and compassionate action over the last month to respond to the growing encampment crisis with the seriousness it demands.

3 months ago

Travel offers new perspectives

How might things have been done in other places? This question underlies many a real reason to travel. Put on the backpack, open the eyes, see what is happening.

3 months ago

The backbone of public health

To the editor:
I would like to extend appreciation and gratitude to the dedicated employees of Caribou Utilities District and the water and wastewater professionals serving communities throughout Aroostook County.

3 months ago

Regret sometimes lingers longest

Throughout our lifetime, we experience a gamut of emotions.  Perhaps the one that lingers the longest and causes the most sleepless nights is regret.  

3 months ago

How to travel through PQI

Now that the Houlton Pioneer Times, The Star-Herald, the Aroostook Republican & News and the St. John Valley Times have become The County, I thought information on making reservations through the Presque Isle International Airport might be of interest to readers throughout the region. 

3 months ago

The gift of time

Where does the time go?  I have asked myself that very question when I recognize changes to every part of me: my brain, my physical strength, my body’s shape, my memory, and an abundance of additional conditions much too numerous to list.  

3 months ago

Don’t erase our history

To the editor:
Recently a good friend of mine became a U.S. citizen, one of 28 persons from 23 countries. I find great hope in this, for my friend but for this country.

3 months ago

Su’ l’bôrd du traque

Mon oncle pi ma tante restais pas loin de la station su’l’bôrd du traque a Grand Isle.

3 months ago

A new treasure trove

If you’re new to genealogy you may not have heard of the USGenWeb project. Founded in 1996, it’s a free site located at www.usgenweb.org and hosted by volunteers.