Opinion

2 years ago

A new sport for Presque Isle

Presque Isle has a new sport: cart wrangling in the Walmart lot. On a busy day, the wranglers are able to corral and bring back these wire bound skeletons. It’s impressive to watch as 50-plus carts are roped up and guided back to their stalls. 

2 years ago

We the people lose

To the editor:
O.K., my fellow New Englanders, I get it. You support Biden and Harris while I support Trump and Vance. Now let’s talk:

2 years ago

The Project 2025 question

To the editor:

I absolutely believe Donald Trump when he says that he hasn’t read nor does he know anything about Project 2025 for two reasons:

2 years ago

Proposing a potato palate-pleaser

It is roughly defined as a strip of dough, made from a starch, like wheat or rice, then dried or cooked in boiling water: the humble noodle. 

2 years ago

New England’s whalers

The New England Historic Genealogical Society recently announced a new database available to their subscribers, Offshore Whaling Crew Lists, 1799-1927. 

2 years ago

Helping to build responder skills

This past April, the Presque Isle Fire Department proudly began hosting the Central Aroostook Firefighter I and II program, a training program designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of both career and volunteer firefighters throughout Aroostook County.  

2 years ago

Unity will help us move forward

As the city manager of Presque Isle, I feel privileged and profoundly responsible for serving this community — a place I love. Every day, I am reminded of what makes Presque Isle truly special: the people who define it.