Editorials

5 years ago

The evil that is a hospital Johnny

Hospitals can be viewed as a necessary evil. Did you ever wonder why there is a push to put patients into Johnny robes? These ill-fitting, clumsy rejects from the Korean War are straight jackets on the minimal. 

5 years ago

The sunflower that rises above

For some time now, I have heard tales of the enchanting gentleman I am about to introduce you to.  He has been the best friend of the man I am going to marry for many years now, and I had the delightful experience of meeting him at last.  

5 years ago

Perseverance ensures the future

Twenty years pass by in a blink. Births, deaths, weddings and funerals all run together. Gray hairs sprout from heads of youngsters yet to be born.

5 years ago

Celebrating the first operator

Emma M. Nutt Day was marked on Sept. 1.  Who, you say, is Emma M. Nutt?  Emma was born in Perry, Maine in 1860.  On September 1, 1878, she became the world’s first female telephone operator, a field that soon became dominated by women. 

5 years ago

Want to make a difference? Volunteer

A volunteer is someone who willingly, without pay, does something to benefit others or to further a cause. In addition to helping others, it also benefits the volunteer by reducing stress, combatting depression, and increasing self-confidence. 

5 years ago

Conservation Corner: The end of an era

While Doreen Conlogue’s official title at the USDA Farm Service Agency has been County executive director, she was much more than that. 

5 years ago

Changes coming to airport

United Airlines began service to the Presque Isle International Airport (PQI) in July of 2018.  Since the beginning CommutAir has been the operator of that service.  In addition, the aircraft used has been the 50-seat ERJ-145.  Starting on October 31st, both the operator and the aircraft used will be changing.

5 years ago

Little cats find a new home

There are boxes hovering all around me; some overflowing with thick and heavy books and some sheltering greeting cards and important papers from long ago.  I am content and elated sitting here in such grand company. 

5 years ago

Recovery is for everyone

Recovery Aroostook, a grassroots community organization, will celebrate National Recovery Month by sharing stories of recovery throughout September. The focus is to celebrate all people who make the journey of recovery possible by embracing the 2021 theme: “Recovery is for Everyone: Every Person, Every Family, Every Community.”

5 years ago

Patois, dictons … début de la lettre E

Y a faite beau pi y a faite chaud pi moué j’ai rien a chialler la tu. Well, des fois qu’y faisais trop chaud pour même s’assir su’ l’ perron et surtous pas pour aller prendre une marche.