Editorials

7 years ago

1 degree of separation

During November, we’ve had a few evening “freeze ups,” where wet roads became icy, as the temperatures fell below the freezing mark.

7 years ago

A few Thanksgiving reflections

Last week, families across our state gathered to share turkey and stuffing and (hopefully) a Maine blueberry pie — but the food wasn’t the star of the show.

7 years ago

Spend a moment in gratitude

Carnage, mayhem, and millions dead and maimed. The combatants declared an armistice. By decree this event was assigned to the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. It was hoped that men learned the lesson of such senseless slaughter.

7 years ago

Memories in verse

I and you, we are two. I am here, you are there. Sitting, standing, walking, running, adding weight, tempting Fate, to set a date not soon, but late. Stay with one’s mate.

7 years ago

That sweet spud smell

I am sure there are any number of people in the country today who would say they remember this or that and why. Well, let me say there is no difference here. I can be thinking of aliens and UFOs and all of a sudden an aroma or sound will trigger a memory.

7 years ago

Tracking Deer

To the diehard deer hunter, there is nothing quite as exciting as tracking deer on fresh snow. The art of successful tracking is part observation and part anticipation with the skill to make a quick accurate shot when the opportunity presents itself.

7 years ago

Situational casualties

“It was a casualty of the situation.” That sentence came to mind following the big blow two week ago, when howling winds left thousands without power. Wind storms, rain and lightning, drifting snow all make connecting to the power grid a bit of a chore. The power company crews are for the most part immune to the fright of such storms. It’s just another day at the office.

7 years ago

Worse than the ice storm?

Regarding the severe windstorm which struck Maine on Oct. 30, I’ve seen numerous reports claiming that it was worse than the terrible ice storm of 1998.

7 years ago

Honoring those who have served

Of all the revered days in our Nation’s history, Veterans Day holds a sacred place. Nearly 100 years ago — on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month — a ceasefire between the Allied and Central Powers went into effect, marking the end of World War I hostilities.