Editorials

3 years ago

New code permitting software

If only there was enough time in the day to do all the tasks we need to complete. Residents, carpenters, electricians, and contractors are all plagued with completing paper applications for building, electrical, and Certificate of Occupancy permits before sending the application and cash or check payment through the mail, or dropping it off at City Hall.

3 years ago

‘Dear Diary’

Editor’s note: This is a reprint of one of Ted Shapiro’s original Weather Whys columns.
Most folks don’t know that some very important weather information has been gleaned from old weather diaries, which were often kept by farmers and town folk alike.

3 years ago

Northeast Airlines and Norman Hanson

Often in life, we take for granted what we see in front of us every day. Here in Presque Isle, we are very fortunate to have an airport with a major airline carrier providing service. There are municipalities far larger than us around the country that cannot make that same claim.

3 years ago

Humanity unites us

I had what is categorized as a “sleepless night” last evening.   I am not sure what it was that was behind such turmoil within me, but it was causing great havoc and dismay. I believe we all strive for peace of mind and during the usual hours of sweet and welcome slumber. 

3 years ago

Preserving family photos

It’s a new year. Perhaps it’s time for a new project. If you’re like most of us your photo collection is probably housed in albums, scrapbooks, paperboard boxes or even plastic bags.

3 years ago

Heralding the new year

How do you “ring in” the New Year?  Do you have a special food?  Watch the ball drop in Times Square?  Make a resolution or two?  
According to History.com, people have been celebrating the new year for over 4,000 years.   In fact, it is thought that making resolutions first began with the ancient Babylonians (1895 BC-539 BC). 

3 years ago

Cuisine de la Rue feeds the soul

Living on a school campus in China leads to experiences with street food. My first year of teaching there showed just how much initiative my students possessed. First, never stand between a college student and F-O-O-D.

3 years ago

The slippers – part 2

Upon returning home, we sat in the dooryard for a few minutes, the three of us rewinding the events that had just taken place. What was in that box that was breakable? Certainly not my seasonal slippers.