Columns

14 years ago

‘Underage Drinking. Adult Consequences’

A very exciting time of year is now upon us and for many of the young people in Aroostook County. Students are heading off to college to further themselves and their careers.

14 years ago

Reinvesting in our downtown

Last Wednesday evening, Sept. 5th, the Presque Isle City Council voted to adopt and initiate a façade improvement program for the downtown business district.

14 years ago

September tactics for erratic native geese

Thirty years ago it was rare to spot a Canada goose anywhere in Aroostook County. Once or twice each autumn I would travel with family and friends to Maryland’s Eastern shore to enjoy exceptional gunning for huge honkers.

14 years ago

Help keep city moving forward

In life, things are constantly changing … nothing simply stays the same. Think about it, back just 30-40 years ago, we had no Aroostook Centre Mall, we had no giant retailers or fast food stores in Presque Isle.

14 years ago

Aroostook Skies: The dimension of extension

The possibilities of carving out some personal space in outer space remain alive and well in Aroostook County. We cannot withdraw our commitment too hastily for fear of June bugs and black flies. June forever possesses unique sky charm.

15 years ago

Aroostook skies: Starman of Alcatraz

In the early 1960s, the actor Burt Lancaster starred in “The Birdman of Alcatraz”, an unforgettable performance of the convicted murderer Robert Strout, sentenced to life imprisonment in various federal penitentiaries.

15 years ago

Coming home to Presque Isle

I am writing this article on the last day of my very first full year as a Presque Isle resident and police chief.

15 years ago

Dairy Farm Adventures: Neighbors

Living on or around a dairy farm requires everyone to adapt to a variety of sights, smells and sounds. Thankfully, we have neighbors who embrace the rural life and understand the complexities of a family farm.