Opinion

8 months ago

The struggles in a word

War.  The word can represent multiple struggles among humankind.  It can be as minor as a disagreement between siblings and as horrific and debilitating as a worldwide battle with boots on the ground.  

8 months ago

PI Recreation Department program overview

The Presque Isle Recreation Department strives to provide the citizens of Presque Isle with programs, facilities and opportunities that encourage healthy lifestyles and foster a sense of community now and in the future.

8 months ago

Update for Presque Isle travelers

Presque Isle continues to be served proudly by JetBlue with daily flights to and from Boston Logan International Airport, an essential link between Aroostook County and the National Air Transportation System.

8 months ago

Here’s what Presque Isle taxpayers should know

Spring is just around the corner, and in the world of assessing, the ever-important date of April 1 makes it timely to share the vital information residents and especially taxpayers need to be aware of. 

8 months ago

Conflicted and determined

I am of two minds when it comes to our beautiful language. I believe sincerely in Marie-Anne Gauvin’s “slogan”: Sans sa langue la culture est muette.

8 months ago

A teacher’s inspiration

Learning to read is a major milestone when you are growing up. Recognizing characters, the sounds that they produce, and how they connect into sentences, paragraphs, articles and books represents the entrance into a world of learning that will remain for life. 

8 months ago

What spring means to Public Works in Presque Isle

As winter fades and longer days return, spring brings a renewed sense of energy to our community. For many residents, it means warmer weather, blooming trees, and the opportunity to get outdoors again. 

9 months ago

Grant opportunity opens

To the editor:
AARP Maine is thrilled to announce that the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program is now accepting applications.

9 months ago

Keeping energy more affordable

To the editor:

Energy policy viscerally impacts families, businesses and communities in Aroostook County and across northern Maine. We really feel it during these cold winters when the heating bills stack up.

9 months ago

A note from a mosquito

Satire is a strong part of trying to understand why the world is as it is. Usually humorous, it poses, answers and reposes questions asked and unasked. What follows is a gentle bit of satire.