5 years ago
The Victorian ‘Painted Ladies’
About one-third of the houses in Maine were built before 1950 giving Maine the eighth oldest housing stock in the United States. Presque Isle, originally known as Fairbanks Mills, was settled in 1828.
Editorials
5 years ago
June Conservation Corner: Taking stock of Houlton’s trees
Imagine what it would be like if Court Street was suddenly devoid of trees? Or what it would be like to listen to McGill’s Community Band play without the added beauty of Monument Park’s majestic maples? Both would have consequences other than lack of aesthetic value.
5 years ago
Start research a step at a time
Are you interested in learning about your genealogy but leery you will have to purchase software or dedicate a great deal of time and money? Or is that you don’t know where to start? If so, this column is for you.
5 years ago
Supporting ‘Havana Syndrome’ victims
Our nation has an obligation to support the patriots who defend our freedom and way of life. In the Senate, I have long worked to strengthen health care and education benefits for veterans.
5 years ago
Big screen time returns
I entered the lobby of the movie theatre, immediately dazzled by the aroma of fresh popcorn. Beneath my feet, newly refreshed, plush carpet welcomed me as we stepped up to the counter and purchased our tickets.
5 years ago
Special Education director responds to violations
I am writing in response to a recent article published in the Bangor Daily News on June 10 (and in the June 16 edition of the Houlton Pioneer Times) stating that the Hodgdon School District (SAD 70) violated state regulations by improperly changing student special education programs.
5 years ago
Presque Isle’s own steamboat
Did you know Presque Isle had a steamboat in the 1870s? Sidney Cook, who left this area to seek his fame and fortune as a young man, returned a rich man having brought up the treasures of the clipper ship, the SS Golden Gate, which sunk off the coast of California on July 27, 1862.
5 years ago
Finding hope in a metaphor
It was apparent that the self-contained camper had been abandoned long ago. Each time I went out exploring (riding around secondary roads in the area), I noticed the deserted vessel sitting serenely in its exclusive spot.
5 years ago
A single tree
Do you remember Ancestry’s One World Tree? It was designed to produce a family tree that connected everyone in the world genealogically. It failed due to multiple duplicates, serious errors including mistaken identities, inaccurate sources, and at the end users could only “read” entries with no method to correct mistakes.
5 years ago
Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of June 7, 2021
The past couple of months The Ark has been hit with some pretty hefty vet bills. During COVID we did not have access to a vet and it put us behind on all of our vaccinations and wellness exams.
