Opinion

1 year ago

Don’t erase our history

To the editor:
Recently a good friend of mine became a U.S. citizen, one of 28 persons from 23 countries. I find great hope in this, for my friend but for this country.

1 year ago

Su’ l’bôrd du traque

Mon oncle pi ma tante restais pas loin de la station su’l’bôrd du traque a Grand Isle.

1 year ago

A new treasure trove

If you’re new to genealogy you may not have heard of the USGenWeb project. Founded in 1996, it’s a free site located at www.usgenweb.org and hosted by volunteers.

1 year ago

We are called to walk together

To the editor:
Spring returns.
As the season changes, nature awakens — and so do many of our community’s activities.

1 year ago

Thanks from the University of Maine System

To the editor:
On behalf of the University of Maine System Board of Trustees, I want to thank the University of Maine at Presque Isle — and Aroostook County — for hosting our May meeting.

1 year ago

Great job, Aroostook Tennis

To the editor:
What a joy to turn the page and to see 20 smiling, young tennis players. Congratulations to Coach Luke Korzekwa for his award and grant.

1 year ago

Remembering an American hero

The heartbreaking story of Pfc. Gilman M. Sirois is a poignant reminder of the selflessness and bravery that defined a generation of young men who gave everything for our freedom.

1 year ago

A Memorial Day memory

It was Memorial Day weekend and some close friends of my parents had been asked to create a specifically designed parade entry, one emphasizing the process of aging. 

1 year ago

On bread, roses and the act of caring

When I am asked about the state of libraries, what I’m really asked is the value of libraries. What is the impact on a community in the absence or loss of a library, and what does it have to offer?