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In support of WHOU decision

To the editor: Wow, someone did the right thing. We hear continuously about priests, coaches, doctors and others in authority sexually abusing boys and girls, sometimes for decades, who are allowed to continue do so because the people in charge and are responsible for stopping this deplorable behavior turn a blind eye.

How much wood?

How much wood would a woodchuck chuck … no, we're not doing that one. Instead, we're going to talk about actual wood. As in, how much have you gone through during the cold snaps this winter, and how can you compare energy use so far this year to other years?

Honor the old stories

Some of us love winter. Others not so much. For our ancestors winters could be brutal. Until the mid-20th century, a majority of Americans lived in rural areas, many on back roads. For them there were no town plows, sanding trucks, ambulances, phones or cars. Horses with sleds couldn’t fight their way through deep snow drifts.

Flipping the flakes for profit

The great snow battles have begun. Those lovely flakes have fallen and thanks to rampant frolicking undercover of darkness, they have multiplied. Consult your parents on lesson number nine of the birds and the bees for how to.

Historically speaking – Week of January 26, 2022

Presque Isle has long been a bastion of higher education. Today, the City boasts the University of Maine at Presque Isle (founded in 1903), Northern Maine Community College (founded in 1961), and the graduate program for Husson University.

Always go for the dress

So, what is it like to be a bit older than most brides-to-be and also the star of a scenario much like that of the television show, “Say Yes To The Dress?” Well, dear friends, let me borrow your attention for just a bit and I will tell you.

In support of act that would help Maine tribes

To the editor: A very important justice bill is about to be considered by the Maine state legislature -- a consensus product of several bipartisan committees. LD 1626 (An Act Implementing the Recommendations of a Task Force on Changes to the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Implementing Act) will help reverse some of the unfortunate restrictions on Wabanaki sovereignty in the Implementing Act, which accompanied the Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980.

Cracking the shell on fowl products

Eggs are nothing to joke about. That funny object in the fridge is round on one end and pointy on the other. Rather fragile if dropped but it still remains a potent protein source.Here in the states grocery stores carry mostly chicken eggs.

In the City – Week of January 19, 2022

Do you love winter? Have a hankering to ride snowmobiles? Come on out for the first annual County Snow Fest. This City-sponsored event will take place Friday, Jan. 28 through Sunday, Jan. 30. There will be events for all ages, some of which are free.

Here Back East: Ice Fishing with Katie

Katie was sick with COVID-19 for a month, quarantined with Greg in their cozy family home in Drew Plantation, Maine.

New code permitting software

If only there was enough time in the day to do all the tasks we need to complete. Residents, carpenters, electricians, and contractors are all plagued with completing paper applications for building, electrical, and Certificate of Occupancy permits before sending the application and cash or check payment through the mail, or dropping it off at City Hall.

‘Dear Diary’

Editor's note: This is a reprint of one of Ted Shapiro's original Weather Whys columns. Most folks don’t know that some very important weather information has been gleaned from old weather diaries, which were often kept by farmers and town folk alike.

Northeast Airlines and Norman Hanson

Often in life, we take for granted what we see in front of us every day. Here in Presque Isle, we are very fortunate to have an airport with a major airline carrier providing service. There are municipalities far larger than us around the country that cannot make that same claim.

Humanity unites us

I had what is categorized as a “sleepless night” last evening. I am not sure what it was that was behind such turmoil within me, but it was causing great havoc and dismay. I believe we all strive for peace of mind and during the usual hours of sweet and welcome slumber.

Preserving family photos

It’s a new year. Perhaps it’s time for a new project. If you’re like most of us your photo collection is probably housed in albums, scrapbooks, paperboard boxes or even plastic bags.

Reader finds joy in writing of columnist Belinda Ouellette

To the editor: I’m taking the time to write and express the joy I receive every time Belinda Ouellette’s column appears.

Heralding the new year

How do you “ring in” the New Year? Do you have a special food? Watch the ball drop in Times Square? Make a resolution or two? According to History.com, people have been celebrating the new year for over 4,000 years. In fact, it is thought that making resolutions first began with the ancient Babylonians (1895 BC-539 BC).

Cuisine de la Rue feeds the soul

Living on a school campus in China leads to experiences with street food. My first year of teaching there showed just how much initiative my students possessed. First, never stand between a college student and F-O-O-D.

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