Presque Isle

4 months ago

Remembering an American hero

The heartbreaking story of Pfc. Gilman M. Sirois is a poignant reminder of the selflessness and bravery that defined a generation of young men who gave everything for our freedom.

4 months ago

A Memorial Day memory

It was Memorial Day weekend and some close friends of my parents had been asked to create a specifically designed parade entry, one emphasizing the process of aging. 

4 months ago

On bread, roses and the act of caring

When I am asked about the state of libraries, what I’m really asked is the value of libraries. What is the impact on a community in the absence or loss of a library, and what does it have to offer?

4 months ago

Investing in America

To the editor:
Mr. Freeman stated in his letter to The County on April 30 that “President Trump inherited a good economy in 2025, with strong job growth and with inflation dropping from a peak of 9.1 percent in June 2022 to 2.9 in December 2024, partly due to the skillful guidance of federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.”

4 months ago

Beware of crypto scams

To the editor:
It is very likely that most Mainers, even if they have never used a cryptocurrency ATM, have seen them in neighborhood grocery stores, convenience stores or liquor stores.

4 months ago

Red Cross honors County volunteers

The American Red Cross of Northern New England recently honored several Aroostook County volunteers with the President’s Volunteer Service Award.

4 months ago

Tardie earns two degrees

Patrick T. Tardie II graduated from Maine Maritime Academy in Castine, on Saturday, May 4, with a double major, earning bachelor of science degrees in marine biology and biology.  He is the son of Paul Sr. and Yvonne Tardie of Washburn. His final semester grade point average was 3.86, above the 3.3 standard for placement […]