During World War II, Presque Isle was the first location of a very important part of this country’s defense. On May 9, 1942, Lt. Gen. Henry “Hap” Arnold determined there was a great need for monitoring radio transmissions of our own pilots to keep them from inadvertently giving away secrets to the enemy, and also to monitor those of enemy pilots to gain the upper hand in the war.
To the editor:
We as a community are grieving [following the March 23 fire] — grieving for homes and memories lost, grieving for the soul of the child extinguished before his time, grieving for our community that bears witness to this unbearable communal tragedy.
You can learn a great deal by either stepping on or off an elevator. I recall several instances throughout my life — all involving an elevator — that have had somewhat of an impact on how I comprehend the world around me.
To the editor:
As a dentist in Presque Isle, I have experienced first-hand that oral health is overall health. Early in my career in private practice, I saw families who could afford to come into our dental office.
She moves gently into my thoughts often. I knew her in school but my conversations with her were few. I recall her having very long, honey blonde hair and honest eyes that seemed to be waiting for a reason to smile.
To the editor:
I’ve talked about my father from time to time. He served during World War II, along with my uncles, and survived the Battle of Leyte Gulf, the biggest naval battle of World War II.
To the editor:
Nineteen years ago, on March 19, 2003, the United States invaded Iraq. Immediately thereafter [as well as before], anti war protests began throughout Maine. The protest in Presque Isle has been continuous, in all weathers, through all these years.
In 1915, a dinner was held by Elisha Parkhurst at his grand home on the corner of Church and Third streets (which still stands today) in Presque Isle to which he invited nine old friends.
Town meetings are interesting. An anachronistic holdover idea for local government, these meetings allow small towns to take control of the mundanities of managing a community’s yearly expenses.
