Opinion

2 weeks ago

JetBlue would serve the area well

For the past 18 years I’ve worked at JetBlue and felt compelled to correct the record regarding some of the claims made regarding our company’s application with the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide air service between Presque Isle and Boston. 

2 weeks ago

What spring means to public works

Warming temperatures are a welcome relief for many Mainers. However, they are a signal of many other things here at Public Works. 

3 weeks ago

Le prédicateur

A peut près une fois par année l’évèque de Portland, qui comprenais pas un mot d’français, nous envoyais un prédicateur qui comprenais pas l‘français lui non plus.

3 weeks ago

Read further than the headlines

Information: where do we get it?  TV is one source of information. There is also the internet, radio, and sometimes we even read the newspaper.

3 weeks ago

City has stellar plans for eclipse

A once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse is coming to our area on Monday, April 8.  While solar eclipses take place roughly once every year and a half, a total solar eclipse will not occur again in the same location for another 375 years.

3 weeks ago

Council airport vote was not based in fact

Presque Isle is where more than a dozen members of the United family call home. We’ve been part of the Presque Isle and Aroostook community for six years and we’re proud to have served as an essential air link connecting the area to 250+ destinations around the world.

3 weeks ago

United is the airport’s best option

As a proud member of the Presque Isle community, a retired regional airline pilot and the chair of the Airport Advisory Committee for Presque Isle International Airport, I have a vested interest in the future of our Essential Air Service (EAS), as should all of my fellow residents. 

1 month ago

We must respect animals

To the editor:
Did you know that over six million animals are surrendered to animal shelters every year in the United States and many never find loving homes? These include dog, cats, hamsters, birds, rabbits and ferrets. They all need us as much as we need them.

1 month ago

Consider Maine Trails Bond

To the editor:
I write today as one of the over 500 businesses, organizations and towns that support the Maine Trails Bond. The $30 million investment from the bond would help with the maintenance, design and development of motorized and non-motorized trails.