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The longest-serving councilor

It is perhaps fitting, with the recent elections to Presque Isle City Council, that we speak about the longest serving City Council member in Presque Isle’s history. Allen Crane Tibbetts Wilson was born in Bangor, Maine on March 23, 1866. He was one of five children and, after marriage, had five of his own.

Giving thanks for angels in my life

I received the ornament I have been waiting for. It is a yellow submarine and Santa himself is sitting right about where the periscope should be. He is the traditional St. Nick, with chubby, cherry cheeks and lustrous white hair. The submarine is decorated with sugar drops; green, orange, yellow and pink.

Broadband brings scars

To the editor: I read your recent article regarding support for broadband service amongst communities in the Greater East Grand area.

Colonial ancestry

In my last column I discussed the differences between the Puritans of Massachusetts Bay Colony and the Pilgrims of Plymouth. Millions of Americans descend from these Protestant settlers and quite often have ancestors from both colonies. You probably do if your ancestors were here in New England in the 17th or 18th century.

Button, button…

Have you ever stopped to really think about your buttons? Such a seemingly simple thing, right? After all, isn’t a button merely a small knob or disc used to fasten clothing? For most of us, it probably never crosses our minds until one falls off our shirt or coat.

Finding smarter renewable energy

Versant Power filed a request with the Maine Public Utilities Commission to increase their distribution and transmission rates beginning next summer. The rate case filed on Oct. 3 seeks an increase of about 32 percent, which would affect ratepayers by about 10 percent since only half of your bill is attributable to delivery costs.

I voted

To the editor: Yes, I voted on Nov. 8 at the Presque Isle Sargent Family Community Center. It was a cold, windy fall day, but lots of people were turning out to vote.

Age Friendly Houlton: A Medicare reminder

What a gorgeous fall we’re having here in Aroostook County … nature has given us so many perfect days to enjoy. Age-Friendly Houlton gives this season two big thumbs up.

Honoring Maine heroes for Veterans Day

Veterans Day is one of the most sacred days on our national calendar. Across the land, grateful Americans pay tribute to the brave men and women who have defended our freedom throughout our history.

Pilgrims or Puritans?

Pilgrims. Puritans. Did your ancestors number among them and is there a difference? Even Henry Louis Gates on Finding Your Roots once told a Mayflower descendant they had Puritan ancestors.

In support of internet for all

To the editor: Too many communities like mine still have pockets without any access to broadband infrastructure. Thankfully, we have an incredible opportunity to finally make sure every Mainer has access to broadband thanks to significant federal investments and the leadership of Governor [Janet] Mills, who has made universal access and digital equity in Maine a priority.

The big vac is a winner

To the editor: I recognized the noise I heard coming down the next street. It was the sound of the Presque Isle Public Works vacuuming up the large rows of leaves.

Demonologist story was not responsible journalism

To the editor: I’m writing to protest the biased reporting of your November 2 article “A demonologist is coming to Aroostook to banish a curse.” It is irresponsible journalism to write about the notion of possession from a purely religious perspective, without mentioning the scientific consensus that there is no evidence that demons exist.

Treasures are for today

She looked through the tangle of necklaces carefully, not quite sure if she wanted to wear the colorful plastic pearls or sterling silver chains that clung dutifully to tarnished baubles of all shapes and sizes. She asked herself once again why she had stored these pieces of jewelry in her dresser drawers.

Miss Jordyn will give small businesses a voice

To the editor: Our community depends on small businesses, but right now business owners in rural Maine are having a hard time with staffing due to the shortage of qualified workers. Jordyn Rossignol doesn’t just understand these challenges — she lives them. That is why she is running to represent us in the Maine House of Representatives.

Jackson has this diehard Republican’s support

To the editor: Two years ago, my family ran into an issue with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection at our Long Lake lot. A couple of things did not add up, so I contacted a number of elected officials, including Troy Jackson, hoping someone could help sort this out.

Fienberg’s voice is needed

To the editor: State Senate District 2 covers a large, rural portion of Aroostook and Penobscot counties. We're facing unprecedented challenges: higher costs, scarce resources, overwhelming infrastructure needs, and a political machine that would just as soon have us all fighting each other, rather than working to help us to get things done.

Having your head examined

Have you ever heard of phrenology? Phrenology originated in the latter parts of the 18th century due to a scientific theory by Viennese neuro-anatomist and physician Franz Joseph Gall (1758-1828). Gall put forth five basic principles of his theory.

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