3 days ago

Rainy day, dream away

Every day, I walk before work, and I set a fast pace, and go for about 80 minutes. I do it all year long, no matter the weather.

3 days ago

Border Outpost: Community

Yes, it was something my mother said offhandedly, not prompted by any question as to the reason why.

4 days ago

An ongoing attempt to undermine the Affordable Care Act

I’m about to make a statement that shouldn’t seem radical to anyone. Ready?

5 days ago

Rescue the children

Hurrah! A cooperative worldwide effort to rescue Thailand children trapped in a flooded cave rescued them all in less than 3 weeks from the time they entered the cave to the time of their rescue.

5 days ago

Cartoon of the week (week of July 11, 2018)

Cartoon of the week (week of July 11, 2018)

5 days ago

Hold off on Supreme Court nominee until Russian probe over

I urge U.S. Sen. Susan Collins to join with Democrats and block any Supreme Court justice nomination until the Russian investigation is complete.

6 days ago

Collins, consistency, and climate change

In the fall, U.S. Sen. Susan Collins announced on the Senate floor that ignoring climate change is ‘simply not an option,’

7 days ago

Putting Maine workers first requires action

On Independence Day, we celebrate our nation’s heritage and our American values.

1 week ago

The family farm

Release your artistic inner child. Draw a clear picture of what you perceive a farm to look like.

2 weeks ago

Conservation Corner: The search for the Stacyville Pear Tree

We decided to take a little office road trip to celebrate the first day of summer. For a long while now I have wanted to search out the Stacyville Pear Tree.

2 weeks ago

Teachers prepare us for tomorrow

Teachers are a blessed group of people. They work with so many problems confronting them before they even walk through the door of a school.

2 weeks ago

Star City has a lot to like

I like the city of Presque Isle. I like driving down Main Street. When I do, I notice things.

2 weeks ago

Cartoon of the week (week of July 4, 2018)

By E.A. Williams

2 weeks ago

The Houlton Pioneer Times is more than a building

A few folks have noticed that the building that the Houlton Pioneer Times calls home is up for sale. Understandably, people have been asking questions.

2 weeks ago

Family separation isn’t complicated; it’s wrong

Immigration is a complicated issue with countless complicated problems, from increased border security to the status of DACA recipients who have only ever known this country.

2 weeks ago

Treasure our independence

I just had to snicker, not because of anything funny but because of the title of the column and the ironic twist that we will celebrate our independence as a nation on July 4th. Now, you might ask, "What is there to snicker about?"

2 weeks ago

Kangaroo salad

Kangaroo salad is what results when a cook needs to make something out of nothing or wants to use up what is on hand -- either the supper crowd is larger than planned or a key ingredient was left off the grocery list

2 weeks ago

City taxes: we’re all in it together

In mid to late July, Presque Isle property owners can expect to receive the 2018 tax bill