Everyone’s heard of Ellis Island, the gateway to the United States for Europeans, western Asians and some Africans. Unless you live on the West Coast, you may not have heard of the Angel Island Immigration Station, situated in the bay off San Francisco.
To the editor: A good friend of mine from out of state visited me a couple of days ago after some 25 years of “no see.” The two of us, being of the same age (80), talked about life, the old days, politics, religion and — naturally — women. We agreed on the subjects of […]
To the editor: United we stand, divided we fall. When you have both parties pointing fingers at one another, nothing gets done in Washington. Either party will say anything in order to stay in power. Accepting bribes from “special interests” is what politicians seem best at. Under President Biden’s watch the “debt ceiling” has gone […]
To the editor: I write to the Valley’s young men and women, who I hope will not quietly inherit the privilege to lead their wonderful, caring community. I commend to your attention a letter from Walter Crean published June 14. Please read it, respectfully. Walter speaks here often, freely and rightly. Like so much of […]
Nos parents pi nos grandparents pi nos arrières grandparents n’étais pas toute des sainte ni-touches, tu sais. Y en avais qui sacrais gros comme l’bras pi des fois que ça prennais pas grand chôses pour les décollers, non plus. En français standard, cosse que nous autres on appel sacré, eux autres y appel ça jurer. […]
“Mooseleuk” is the name of both a lake and a mountain. Did you know that early Presque Isle also had a men’s group known as the Mooseleuk Club?
To the editor: Telehealth has emerged as a crucial resource for millions of Americans since the onset of the pandemic. As a rural physician I use the internet daily to provide services. I have seen firsthand the positive ways in which telehealth services can complement in-person visits and benefit health outcomes. I have also experienced the […]
To the editor:
I constantly hear about President Biden’s great accomplishments. What I don’t hear is: what are they? All I’m asking here is for someone to answer that simple question.
My friends, just picture this: champagne-colored hats decorated with red roses, pink carnations, sunflowers and golden taffeta ribbons. Fascinators boasting downy-soft feathers and tiny, dancing beads of green, gold, red, blue and additional hues that are too unique to name.
