Presque Isle

Saluting those who help us live good lives

A birthday celebration is on the horizon. It will come with great simplicity, but with frenetic clangs, claps, bangs, booms, bleats, blats, a possible pipe and drum unit, and lots of burgers, brews and flies.

Power means a higher standard

To the editor:
Mr. Crean had questions about my letter published June 18.
First, regarding the Los Angeles protests, he asked whether a president should use force “if the protests are violent,” and what bar should be set for demonstrators’ behavior.

Student representative graduates 

Alexandra McPherson (left), a 2025 Presque Isle High School graduate and first non-voting student member of the SAD 1 school board, is recognized for her service

Budget bill could hurt schools

To the editor:
I am deeply concerned that provisions in the budget reconciliation bill working its way through Congress could weaken our schools, harm rural education, and reduce vital student supports and protections.

Justifiable or not?

To the editor:
Mr. Kipp, in his letter to the editor [published on] June 18, made some interesting comments.

Celebrating Celtic heritage

When the latest Maine Ulster-Scots Project newsletter hit my inbox, I was delighted at their list of activities aimed at reaching people with Scots Irish heritage or those interested in the culture.