The Dec. 18 storm hit all of Maine hard. Roads and bridges washed out, hundreds of thousands lost electricity and heat, many were cut off from towns or services and several people died. The so-called “grinch storm” generated a lot of media coverage and the word on everyone’s lips was “resilient.”
Those who lived during the Victorian Era (when Queen Victoria reigned in England, 1837-1901) were unique individuals.
Mother Nature unleashes a barrage of challenges this time of year, including wind, snow, ice, sleet, freezing rain and cold temperatures.
Usually, people consider resolutions as the new year dawns and, sadly, much of the time we fail at them. Perhaps we just set too many or make them too difficult.
The City of Presque Isle is currently knee-deep in its preparation for the total solar eclipse which will take place on April 8, 2024. While solar eclipses take place roughly every 18 months, the likelihood of reappearing in the same place is another 375 years.
To the editor:
I was having a down day this past Friday. Life drudges on and things need to be done, so I moped into the Fort Fairfield IGA. The folks in there have always been decent and accommodating.
10 Years Ago — Dec. 18, 2013
Storm delivers white Christmas — The National Weather Service reported 10-15 inches of snow across St. John Valley towns through Sunday, Dec. 15, 2013, and overnight into Monday.
To the editor:
I don’t know how many times the Democrats have said if Trump is elected again that will be the end of democracy in America. They never explain their reasoning.
