Opinion

4 years ago

Cuisine de la Rue feeds the soul

Living on a school campus in China leads to experiences with street food. My first year of teaching there showed just how much initiative my students possessed. First, never stand between a college student and F-O-O-D.

4 years ago

We must keep the museum going

To the editor:
There is no reason Caribou cannot financially support the Nylander Museum. I am angry every time I see this come up, and now the city is again trying to make it happen in the near future. 

4 years ago

The slippers – part 2

Upon returning home, we sat in the dooryard for a few minutes, the three of us rewinding the events that had just taken place. What was in that box that was breakable? Certainly not my seasonal slippers.

4 years ago

Genealogy goals

It hardly seems possible that 2021 is coming to a swift end. For some it’s flown, while others can’t wait for it to be over. Whichever category you fall into, 2022 is looming on our horizon and it’s a good time to take stock and reflect on what needs doing in your research and how to accomplish your goals.

4 years ago

Does a storm draw nigh? Watch the sky

Have you ever noticed that in advance of a winter storm, an otherwise sunny day may feature a sky criss-crossed with lines? Well these lines are actually ice crystals from jet exhaust, called contrails (short for condensation trails).

4 years ago

Notes on the season

Entering the heart of the holiday season, take a moment to pause for those wonderful teachers and educators who have entered your life at various moments to offer hope, a smile or encouragement.

4 years ago

Toby’s letter to Santa

To the editor: 
Toby is a resident cat at the Halfway Home Pet Rescue. I must confess that I accidentally opened and read “his” outgoing mail last week.

4 years ago

Winter recreation options abound

Here at Presque Isle’s Recreation and Parks Department, we have made the transition from fall into winter and subsequently have moved many of our programs back to indoor settings.