By Kimberly R. Smith I am often overhead telling folks that Presque Isle has amazing history for a small, rural and geographically remote community with direct ties to state, national and international history. And much of that involves “firsts.” For instance, were you aware that Aroostook State Park located right here in Presque Isle is […]
My mother and I used to go fishing. Now, I am not talking about fishing from a pier, a boat, or a river bank, my friends. I am referring to my mother’s love for fishing in a stream that ran behind her childhood home. Yes, an actual stream with slippery rocks, deep areas, and still, […]
Earlier this year, Maine Veterans’ Homes, which provides compassionate, quality long-term care to the brave men and women who served our country, announced that it planned to close its facilities in Caribou and Machias, two of the six homes it operates.
Our ancestors had the itch to move. It’s a human urge to wonder what is beyond the next hill or valley or to seek a better life.
The buds are out. It is a sure sign of spring when one starts to see the buds beginning to come out of the tree branches. Temperatures increasing and the start of the zephyr season. A simple walk outside and it is easy to hear the wind through those trees.
In its early years, Presque Isle suffered numerous fires. As a result, there are few original buildings left along Main Street. One of the oldest buildings still in existence is the Allen Building, located immediately to the south of the Northeastland Hotel at 428 Main Street.
When the Legislature established the Maine Veterans’ Homes back in 1977, the state made a commitment to the men and women serving in our nation’s armed forces — a commitment to repay their service by making sure they would be cared for in their later years.
Easter is perhaps my favorite holiday. To me, Easter is the time of renewal and hope. Easter is the opening act for the glory of Spring and the solace of summer.
It looks like another exciting summer in the Star City this year. All of the fun-filled festivals and events will be back and hopefully some new ones, too.
It’s that “sneaky sunburn” time of year again, when the cooler air of April tricks you into forgetting just how strong the sun’s rays are getting.
