Opinion

4 years ago

Collins vs. Gideon

To the editor:
Even if I didn’t know what kind of person Sara Gideon is, I would still vote for Susan Collins. Collins has a long tenure of hard work reaching across the aisle to produce legislation that has helped both Maine businesses and Maine people. 

4 years ago

A spoonful of sugar

“Thank you, sweetheart. Have a great day!” I accepted my receipt from the young attendant at the drive-through window, and drove ahead to pick up my order. 

4 years ago

Measuring success with innovation

In 2005, I  was invited to Houlton to speak with a group of people about our efforts in establishing a private school in Presque Isle.

4 years ago

Here back East

The day was overcast but still warm for September. I was in shorts and a well-worn wool plaid shirt–one of my standbys from fishing trips past. Andy, my friend and local guide, was waiting anxiously beside his trailer when I pulled up. 

4 years ago

Collins is working for rural hospitals

To the editor:
Rural hospitals in Maine have faced extraordinary financial pressures throughout the pandemic. Congress acted swiftly at the start of the pandemic to offer support, but some of the terms of the loans and emergency funding it has extended to hospitals must be updated if they are going to weather this storm.

4 years ago

PQI ‘Ready-to-Fly’

The safety of all passengers and staff remains our top priority here at Presque Isle International Airport (PQI). We continue to follow the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control related to sanitizing high-touch, high-traffic areas.  

4 years ago

Falling into another season

If you have taken a stroll through town, chances are you have noticed the leaves have already started to show a familiar hint of yellow and red hues even though the calendar just turned from August to September.