2 days ago

School board needs input from residents to make best decisions

I want to say thank you to all the voters who re-elected me to the MSAD 1 School Board.

2 days ago

Why I am proud to serve with the Red Cross

An unusual heat wave blanketed North Carolina, the humidity as dense as a brick wall. Huge mosquitoes buzzed around looking for their next meal. Everywhere was the overwhelming stench of things rotting and stewing in the streets.

5 days ago

Pleased with Collins’ decision

I want to take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude and admiration for the courageous stance Sen. Susan Collins took in the Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation.

5 days ago

E.A. Williams Cartoon — November 14, 2018

E.A. Williams cartoon for November 14, 2018

5 days ago

What landfill changes mean for residents

The Presque Isle Landfill and Tri-Community Landfill in Ft. Fairfield will be merging operations effective January 1, 2019.

6 days ago

Harvest Festival Market at the Micmac Farm

Vendors from the summer markets operating in Caribou and in Presque Isle now find themselves on the same page with local farm stand owners, operators of u-pick farms, educators involved with agricultural programs, and a whole lot of home gardeners who like to play in the dirt.

6 days ago

Honoring Maine’s Veterans

On this Veterans Day, it is my privilege to recognize and thank all of the men and women who have served in our armed forces for their commitment to our country.

6 days ago

Snowy or wet? (Should I fret?)

Daylight snow can have a tough time accumulating on roads at this time of year.

1 week ago

A wartime remembrance

My family always told me war stories -- memories about how World War II made its mark on life in Aroostook County.

2 weeks ago

Deciphering old handwriting mysteries

When it comes to interpreting old handwriting most genealogists agree it’s a difficult task.

2 weeks ago

Celebrate Armistice Day, pray for peace

On Sunday, Nov. 11, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day.

2 weeks ago

Cartoon of the week (November 7, 2018)

Cartoon of the week (November 7, 2018)

2 weeks ago

No tricks, but lots of treats

Halloween was always one of my favorite holidays as a child and it still is. Next to Christmas, it is one of the greatest traditions for a kid. I mean what child doesn’t like free candy?

2 weeks ago

Water rate increase necessary

The Presque Isle Utilities District, water division, is requesting permission from the Maine Public Utilities Commission to increase water rates starting on Feb. 1, 2019. If approved, rates will increase by an average of 11.55 percent for all metered customer classes.

2 weeks ago

Hats off to County farmers

When I worked the potato harvest on our family farm growing up, I can still remember falls when we finished ‘digging’ early and my dad would take his harvester and crew to another farm to help them finish their harvest.

2 weeks ago

It’s snowing

“It’s snowing” or “Snowing in _____.” These are both good examples of good intentions, but insufficient info.

2 weeks ago

Invest in Aroostook County’s future by voting Yes on Question 4

To the editor: The demographics challenges in Aroostook County, like most of rural Maine, are amplified with an aging and smaller population.

2 weeks ago

Support my husband for sheriff

To the editor: I would like to share my personal endorsement of my husband, Matt Irwin, for Aroostook County Sheriff.