2 years ago
Should highlight local events
To the editor:
I noticed in Representative Joe Underwood’s newsletter last week that he was promoting the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival.
Opinion
2 years ago
Wife selling was once an option
In today’s world, divorce is unfortunately a common and accepted occurrence. Not so in years past. Divorce was frowned upon due to Christian principles.
2 years ago
Expanding our library green spaces
In an exciting development for the community, the Library House at 228 State St. is expanding its gardens and creating a new pocket park. This initiative aims to provide citizens of downtown Presque Isle with a peaceful haven to enjoy lunch or relax in a shaded area.
2 years ago
Remembering the heroes
To the editor:
Like many old folks do, I (in my 80s) visit our local Madawaska Cemetery nearly weekly to remember those who have gone before us.
2 years ago
Archaic medical terms
One puzzling thing genealogists sometimes encounter is the cause of death listed on old certificates. Accustomed as we are to modern medical terminology, archaic medical terms can be frustrating.
2 years ago
A glimpse of Presque Isle’s forgotten history
As is often the case, we tend to wear blinders about the place we live and fail to see some of the amazing things around us. Presque Isle is no different. We have amazing history here — more than the average small town.
2 years ago
A closer look at a ‘hoarse’ pest
Perhaps spurred by jealous motives, someone suggested to this writer that horse flies were similar to mosquitoes and visibly much larger. Thus, they too might prove to be delectable.
2 years ago
Loup garou, chase gallerie, les p’tits nains
Nous avons joué de la musique récemment a Madawaska dans un foyer soin a long terme pour adultes.
2 years ago
Discussions between candidates are imperative
To the editor:
One of the easiest things to do is offer commentary with no fear of rebuttal. Just say anything, true or not, and you can be sure that it will be accepted as true by many.
