Glossaire linge: standard French for clothing. butin: Acadian slang for clothing but also means “chôses volés” (loot) in standard French. hardes: Acadian slang for clothing. Depending on the sentence, it can also mean “linge qu’ont porte a tous ‘es jours” or it can mean “sous-vêtements” (underwear). Mazaoute pi Papineau (Il y avais des quêteux qui […]
To the editor: This is the first time I have ever felt passionate enough on an issue to write a letter to the editor, but on Saturday, March 25, I attended a Speak Up For Life meeting in Presque Isle and learned of legislation regarding the abortion issue here in Maine.
To the editor: At one time people believed that abortion was safe and it was legal. It’s still legal in early pregnancy in Maine. But I understand that now there are some bills being written to expand abortion in Maine and I think the people need to be informed what their policy makers are doing.
Presque Isle has always had, since its early inception, some form of medical care. whether it be through visiting doctors or in private homes. By the late 1800s, Presque Isle had two private hospitals.
I recognize a pattern in Presque Isle; tell me if this sounds familiar: A business person makes an investment in a distressed asset; our community rallies in cautious support; predictable obstacles emerge; the investor vanishes; citizens are left holding the bag. Fingers are pointed, but as time passes, we forget. Or worse, we grow cynical.
The City of Presque Isle recently received recognition from the American Association of Retired Persons for being a member in good standing of the AARP Network of Age-Friendly States and Communities having successfully completed a cycle of improvement.
To the editor: Staff writer Jessica Potila in The March 15 issue puts forth what I see as a one-sided story of a 74-year-old man who (given no other motive provided) opted to shoot his across-the-street neighbor’s dog. The story lays the apparent blame on Harold Thibeault. No mention whatsoever is made of any motivation […]
To the editor:
Twenty full years ago, on March 19, 2003, the United States invaded Iraq. Immediately thereafter [as well as before], anti war protests began throughout Maine. Our protest in Presque Isle has been continuous since then, in all weathers, through all these years. And we are tired.
March is Women’s History Month. The roots of this celebratory week date back to 1909, when a group of what we might today call “influencers” met on Feb. 28.
Warming temperatures are a welcome relief for many Maine residents. However, they also signal the start of road postings across The County.
