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Candidates Stewart and Underwood should answer constituent questions

To the editor: I wrote to Maine Sen. Trey Stewart, R-Presque Isle, and Maine Rep. Joseph Underwood, R-Presque Isle, on April 25, asking whether they planned any public meetings to discuss what they have done in their current positions, and what they hope to accomplish should they be reelected.

Climate change insanity

To the editor: I want to take you back to the very end of the Trump administration. The economy was functioning on all cylinders. Gas was just over $2 a gallon.

Remembering the SNARK

The military installation (Presque Isle Army Air Base 1940-1947 and then Presque Isle Air Force Base) once located in Presque Isle played a major role in the defense of the nation for two decades.

With sincere thanks

To the editor: On May 8, a huge celebration was given to me by my sons and daughters, as it was my birthday as well as Mother's Day. They invited the whole community to share with me that grand day.

Take part in a refreshed downtown

Downtown areas have historically been the center of business trade and social interactions for many Maine communities including Presque Isle.

1950 census search

The 1950 census was released April 1 on the website of the National Archives (NARA) at www.archives.gov/reserach/census. Fee-based sites such as Ancestry.com also host the census.

Grateful for VFW’s help

To the editor: The income tax season has just ended, which makes it a good time for us at AARP TaxAide in Caribou to extend a sincere thank you to the members and leadership of VFW post 9389.

History column sparked great memories

To the editor: Thank you, Kim Smith, for your history of the Allen Building in the April 27 issue of this paper.

On birthdays, age and enthusiasm

One lesson learned in working in the world: Age.

Maine’s first state park

Time spent with Mom

My mother and I used to go fishing.

Preserving Maine veterans’ access to long-term care

Earlier this year, Maine Veterans’ Homes, which provides compassionate, quality long-term care to the brave men and women who served our country, announced that it planned to close its facilities in Caribou and Machias, two of the six homes it operates.

On the move

Our ancestors had the itch to move. It’s a human urge to wonder what is beyond the next hill or valley or to seek a better life.

Let the sneezing begin

The buds are out. It is a sure sign of spring when one starts to see the buds beginning to come out of the tree branches. Temperatures increasing and the start of the zephyr season. A simple walk outside and it is easy to hear the wind through those trees.

One of Presque Isle’s oldest buildings

In its early years, Presque Isle suffered numerous fires. As a result, there are few original buildings left along Main Street. One of the oldest buildings still in existence is the Allen Building, located immediately to the south of the Northeastland Hotel at 428 Main Street.

Coming together to save Caribou’s Maine Veterans Home

When the Legislature established the Maine Veterans’ Homes back in 1977, the state made a commitment to the men and women serving in our nation’s armed forces -- a commitment to repay their service by making sure they would be cared for in their later years.

Spring’s new beginning

Easter is perhaps my favorite holiday. To me, Easter is the time of renewal and hope. Easter is the opening act for the glory of Spring and the solace of summer.

Look to the Star City for summer fun

It looks like another exciting summer in the Star City this year. All of the fun-filled festivals and events will be back and hopefully some new ones, too.

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