Editorials

1 year ago

Escaping the winter doldrums

Once the excitement of the holidays has passed, it’s easy to slip into the winter doldrums. Ice, snow and cold often mean people tend to stay home and hunker down. It’s easy to do as little as possible.

1 year ago

La vie nous parle

Nous avons vue un autre Jour de l’an; un autre Valentin; un autre semaine sainte; au autre mercredi des cendres.

1 year ago

Founders formed the Pioneer Club

In 1915, Elisha Parkhurst, one of the most successful farmers of his time in the Presque Isle area, held a dinner at his house on Church Street in Presque Isle to which he invited nine old friends.  

1 year ago

Bringing down walls

When genealogists discover they can’t proceed further in their research into a family or individual, they call it hitting a brick wall. As we start the new year, let’s look at a couple of tips to help you make progress with your own brick walls.

1 year ago

Happy new year

Having discussed terms with the Denizens of the Ordinary, it has been agreed that the world will continue to whirl about the sun and the sun will continue to shine.

1 year ago

Tourism powers Maine’s economy

Were you aware that tourism is the leading economic industry in the state of Maine, and cultural heritage tourism is its fastest growing sector?  

1 year ago

Your genealogical will

My husband of 49 years recently died. He had written his own obituary, left some general instructions for his funeral, and what he desired for his half of our tombstone.

1 year ago

A cup of kindness

Christmas Day has arrived. The gifts have been opened. People have marveled at the the ability to dream of futures filled with joy and happiness. 

1 year ago

Be prepared for winter roads

Winter is upon us once more.  Mother Nature will soon transform our city streets and roadways into white paths that are slippery and dangerous.  We will see wind, snow, ice, sleet, freezing rain and bitter cold temperatures.  

1 year ago

How to travel through PQI

Have you ever wondered how to book a flight through Presque Isle International Airport? Whether you are planning a business trip or family vacation, it can sometimes feel overwhelming.