Opinion

4 months ago

Keeping Presque Isle’s facilities strong

The city of Presque Isle is fortunate to have an experienced and dedicated Facilities Department working behind the scenes to keep our community’s buildings, parks, trails and event spaces operating safely and efficiently. 

4 months ago

On disobeying unlawful orders

To the editor:
There are six lawmakers urging members of our military to disobey unlawful orders. It is true that in certain circumstances disobeying orders is allowed.

4 months ago

Maine needs diverse power sources

To the editor:
Up here in Aroostook County, energy issues are a part of everyday life. They affect what families pay each month and what businesses can afford to do.

4 months ago

Presque Isle’s 2025 miracle

To the editor:
A Presque Isle Christmas miracle has come in 2025: the resurrection of the Nordic center.

4 months ago

Relief for families that rely on SNAP

To the editor:
In recent weeks, many families in our community have expressed relief that the SNAP program is fully functioning again. For parents trying to stretch every dollar and keep food on the table, SNAP is often the support that allows them to remain financially stable during temporary hardships.

4 months ago

New challenges for funeral records

At the September meeting of the Wassebec Genealogical Society, Ethan Annis of the Lary Funeral Home spoke about trends regarding funerals.

4 months ago

Are we seeing socialism?

To the editor:
We have a new breed of leaders entering the political arena in our country. Many are young and fiery.

4 months ago

New airline connections for PQI

Presque Isle is currently served by JetBlue with flights to and from Boston Logan International Airport, which makes an essential link between Aroostook County and the National Air Transportation System. 

4 months ago

A duty of leaders

To the editor:

“We know you are under enormous pressure,” six members of Congress said in a video released Nov. 19, but “your vigilance is critical and know that we have your back.”

5 months ago

Celebrating family caregivers

To the editor:
November is Maine Family Caregivers Month — a time to recognize the thousands of Mainers who provide unpaid care to loved ones.