Opinion

2 years ago

Do I need a permit?

You’re planning a home improvement project. It might be redoing the kitchen because the cabinets are falling apart. It might be adding a master suite, or maybe building the deck you’ve always wanted. One of the questions that comes to mind might be: “Am I going to need a permit for this project”? 

2 years ago

One final cup for the road

Change. It sounds like such a simple thing, and yet it can often be so hard. For many it is embraced as a fresh new start filled with endless possibilities. While for others, it can seem like an insurmountable task filled with much trepidation.

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2 years ago

Each day is a gift

Shu rendu a une âge ou chaque jour est un cadeau. Mais, you know what, toué itou t’es rendu la. Toute la gange qui lis cette phrase sont rendu la. Pi, a part de t’ça, tous l’monde sont rendu la, même ceux la qui viennent juste au monde. Mais ceux la qui sont a la […]

2 years ago

The woman behind the museum

Presque Isle is blessed with six museums: the James School, Presque Isle Air Museum, the Aroostook Band of Micmacs museum, Northern Maine Museum of Science at UMPI, the Maysville Museum, and the 1875 Vera Estey Museum.  The Maysville and Estey museums are owned and operated by the Presque Isle Historical Society and both are designated as Distinctive Destinations by the National Register of Historic Places.

2 years ago

A visit brings me home

Stepping into her room was like walking into her kitchen years ago.  The bakery shop aromas, as well as that much-loved gift-shop scent had successfully followed her through the many passages of her life. 

2 years ago

Vital record resources

A common problem for genealogists is locating vital records — births, marriages and deaths — especially if we don’t know where a family member was born, married or died.  

2 years ago

In deep gratitude

To the editor:
Our son, James Thomas Cox, died at age 51 on Nov. 22, the third and last child to predecease my wife, Sandy, and me.  It is presumed he died of a heart attack while sleeping in his chair.

2 years ago

Disposal of Christmas trees

With the end of the year approaching, we would like to pass on some information about the upcoming holidays and what you can do with your natural Christmas tree.  

2 years ago

A light in winter

As the year comes to an end, and thoughts of necessity turn to those who have moved on to other adventures, the days are just beginning to have a bit more light. That brings the possibilities of a new slate of adventures. 

2 years ago

A bit of holiday humor

When you remember past holiday seasons, what makes you laugh?
While most holiday celebrations include memories of loved ones no longer here, there is always laughter that echoes through the years.