Editorials

2 years ago

What is a crazy quilt?

Antique quilts are revered today often for the sentimental value as well as the intricate hand-sewn detail and patterns.  There is one type of antique quilt, however, that stands out from most others — the “crazy quilt”.  

2 years ago

Trees and shrubs invite birds to your yard

Why invite birds to your yard?  Birds make great yard guests for many reasons. We know that the right trees on your property can increase its value, but adding birds to those trees can give an additional boost. 

2 years ago

Harry Pipes: merchant, actor, city father

Harry Rufus Pipes was born in Presque Isle on Sept. 8, 1878, at the old Presque Isle House Hotel. His father, William, originally from New Brunswick, had moved to Presque Isle in 1876. 

2 years ago

City is revitalizing its social media presence

The City of Presque Isle has created a new arm extension of public information with an emphasis on social media. City officials recognize the indisputable relevance of social media in the past 20 years with its rapid growth, immediacy and easy access by local citizens, businesses and organizations. 

2 years ago

Check out the newest StoryWalk

The Mark & Emily Turner Memorial Library and the Rec & Parks Department celebrates the fifth year of the popular community StoryWalk path at Mantle Lake Park and returns this year with enhancements. 

2 years ago

WWII aircraft to return to Presque Isle

Commander General Dwight D. Eisenhower thought the C-47 aircraft was one of the most significant military assets responsible for the Allies’ victory during World War II. 

2 years ago

Old news notices

You’ve undoubtedly used newspapers in your genealogical research for articles on major life events such as marriages or obituaries. But there’s more to be found in newspapers than these. The smallest of items can reveal what was happening in your ancestor’s life. I’m referring to legal notices.

2 years ago

La musicienne

Avertisement : Ceci est une vrais histoire. J’etais la. J’ai changé des choses, par ‘sambe.

The words "Mainely Outdoors" shown in the upper-left shown over a photo of a river with trees along the banks and a bird swimming in the river.
2 years ago

What’s my line?

Chances are pretty good that baby boomers will recognize this article’s title as the name of a very popular game show that was on TV from 1950 to 1967. Three well-known celebrity panelists were allowed limited questions to determine the occupation of a contestant.

2 years ago

Here’s what a 1900 eclipse was like

Historically speaking, solar eclipses take place roughly every 18 months and will not re-occur in the same geographical location for another 375 years.