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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
