3 years ago
On the move
Our ancestors had the itch to move. It’s a human urge to wonder what is beyond the next hill or valley or to seek a better life.
Opinion
3 years ago
Let the sneezing begin
The buds are out. It is a sure sign of spring when one starts to see the buds beginning to come out of the tree branches. Temperatures increasing and the start of the zephyr season. A simple walk outside and it is easy to hear the wind through those trees.
3 years ago
One of Presque Isle’s oldest buildings
In its early years, Presque Isle suffered numerous fires. As a result, there are few original buildings left along Main Street. One of the oldest buildings still in existence is the Allen Building, located immediately to the south of the Northeastland Hotel at 428 Main Street.
3 years ago
Coming together to save Caribou’s Maine Veterans Home
When the Legislature established the Maine Veterans’ Homes back in 1977, the state made a commitment to the men and women serving in our nation’s armed forces — a commitment to repay their service by making sure they would be cared for in their later years.
3 years ago
Spring’s new beginning
Easter is perhaps my favorite holiday. To me, Easter is the time of renewal and hope. Easter is the opening act for the glory of Spring and the solace of summer.
3 years ago
Look to the Star City for summer fun
It looks like another exciting summer in the Star City this year. All of the fun-filled festivals and events will be back and hopefully some new ones, too.
3 years ago
Sneaky sunburn
It’s that “sneaky sunburn” time of year again, when the cooler air of April tricks you into forgetting just how strong the sun’s rays are getting.
3 years ago
Investing in the future of Aroostook County
The federal government funding bill that was signed into law on March 15 includes more than $200 million I successfully secured for 105 vital projects across Maine. These investments will support initiatives by Maine’s state government, municipalities, and non-profit organizations that will promote job creation and economic development, improve infrastructure, expand community resources for Mainers, and protect our environment.
3 years ago
History on the sea
It’s no fluke that Maine’s state flag depicts a sailor. Much of our early prosperity came from our proximity to the sea that was our true lifeblood. In our earliest days no one traveled by land unless forced to.
3 years ago
Happy to see bipartisanship
To the editor:
Bipartisan success stories feel few and far between these days, as our politicians become more entrenched in their respective bases and less willing to find agreements across the aisle.
