Opinion

1 month ago

Opposes mine proposal

To the editor:
I am writing in complete opposition to the proposed rezoning of Pickett Mountain. For the small number of jobs this will create versus the impact and potential harm this will have to both the ecology of the area and tourism, it simply is not worth it.

1 month ago

Remembering Dr. Boone

Dr. Sherman Willard Boone moved to Presque Isle from Fredericton, New Brunswick to practice medicine in 1887. He practiced medicine here for 46 years before retiring in 1932.

2 months ago

A possible political solution

To the editor:
I’ve been clear in my opinion of Biden and his administration. In case you missed it: I think Biden and his party are the worst that I’ve seen in my lifetime. I also believe four more years of Biden policies will destroy our country.

2 months ago

Women service members deserve equal support

To the editor:
    Being the new district commander of [American Legion] District 17, I get highly perturbed when I see elderly service men scoff at women soldiers. They think this way: the American Legion is a men’s club.

2 months ago

Border crossings

When someone legally crossed a national border, it left records. Such records can provide valuable information about our ancestors and relatives. Genealogists know about passport applications, but not all have used border crossing records. Let’s take a look at how they might help you. 

2 months ago

A trail of treasures

Surely one of Houlton’s treasures in the Riverfront Trail. Every time I walk it, I am grateful for its beauty and peace, and I say a word of thanks to those whose efforts, money and skill created and help to maintain this gem.  

2 months ago

Flying Fingo, the blind race horse

In 1953, Fred (aged 36) and Opal Johnson saw a blind horse standing in a friend’s stable.  Since the fate of the horse would probably have been euthanasia, the couple decided to buy the horse for $75 as a humanitarian gesture.  

2 months ago

With a laugh or two

The winter season is interesting. Climate change certainly has had an effect on life here. So too have Covid issues and other such ailments. It’s all part of change.