4 years ago
Maine State Archives
I recently attended a webinar given by the new Maine State Archivist Katherine McBrien. It was terrific, highly informative of what’s happening at the archives and what’s being planned.
Opinion
4 years ago
October Conservation Corner, 2021
My garden is large enough that I am able to rotate vegetables and a cover crop each year. For the past several years, I have experimented with different kinds of cover crop mixes and generally throw some tried and true seeds together, broadcast with a hand spinner, rake them in, and hope for the best. And the best is what I got this year.
4 years ago
What you need to know for Election Day
General elections will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 2. Presque Isle residents who desire to vote in person may do so at the Sargent Family Community Center on Chapman Street from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. that day.
4 years ago
Preventing nursing home closures and protecting patients’ access to care
The COVID pandemic has taken an enormous toll on our health care providers, particularly long-term care facilities and rural hospitals. Four Maine nursing homes announced in September that they would be shutting their doors, displacing more than 100 residents, and many other long-term care facilities are struggling to stay open.
4 years ago
Please vote on police question
To the editor:
We are coming upon Election Day, and along with your regular referendum ballot, you will find a separate paper ballot asking a question concerning the construction of a new City of Caribou police station. This is a non-binding, simple survey — a yes or no question.
4 years ago
Veterinary care shortage is complicated
To the editor:
There has been quite a bit of comment lately about a shortage of veterinary care in The County. I can’t speak for other practices but I would like to offer my point of view.
4 years ago
City landmark transformed
To the editor:
Have you visited Presque Isle’s Mantle Lake Park this summer? The changes are very noticeable and I’ve never seen it look better.
4 years ago
In appreciation of our park
To the editor:
Yesterday we enjoyed being in Houlton’s Riverside Park on a delightful autumn day. Sitting in our lawn chairs beside the gently flowing Meduxnekeag River (on traditional Maliseet territory) was peaceful and uplifting for us, who are in our late 80s.
4 years ago
County societies
In Maine when we think of researching in an historical society we look in towns, cities, or the Maine Historical Society in Portland. County historical societies are nonexistent here.
4 years ago
Substance-free for October
October marks Sober October, a worldwide movement to reflect on alcohol and substance abuse. Sober October involves making a pledge to yourself to not use alcohol or other substances.
