Editorials

4 years ago

Elevator encounters

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. 

4 years ago

A friendship that lives on

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.

4 years ago

The Pioneer Club

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. 

4 years ago

Six degrees, a Pulitzer and the best mom

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. 

4 years ago

Apprenticed or indentured?

In your research you may find that an ancestor was an indentured servant or an apprentice. They are not the same. To help understand the differences here is a brief outline of what each meant. 

4 years ago

The advent of firefighting in Presque Isle

The City known today as Presque Isle was founded in 1828 and was known as Fairbanks Mills.  However, despite being a growing village, the community was not proactive about fighting fires, despite most buildings at the time being constructed of wood, until some 50 years later. 

4 years ago

Honoring a Maine hero with a Maine-built ship

On Oct. 3, 1993, during the Battle of Mogadishu, U.S. Army Master Sergeant Gary Gordon — a native of Lincoln, Maine — gave his life to save the crew of a Black Hawk helicopter that had been shot down over the city. 

4 years ago

Banish winter and start the seedlings

Cabin fever season has begun. It is that moment when the beauty of a winter wonderland ceases. Snow shoes on and two steps later one is hip deep in snow. There remain multiple inches of snow everywhere.

4 years ago

One of those days

Some people call it having a bad day. Others say it is just life’s way of showing you that no matter how hard you try, you really do not have as much control over things as you think.