12 months 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.
Editorials
12 months 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.
12 months 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.
12 months 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.
1 year ago
Let’s pay it forward
It started as a bad day. I engaged in the usual grousing about ice on the windshield, the defrost not warming fast enough, and the neighborhood critters reveling in the trash waiting at the side of the road.
1 year ago
Solo women were rare
In my last column I wrote about the challenges involved in researching the early censuses. One of the things that may strike researchers is how often the head of household was male.
