Editorials

7 years ago

No one should suffer domestic violence

EDITOR’S NOTE: The following fictional account was submitted in recognition of domestic violence month, which is marked in October by the National Network to End Domestic Violence.

7 years ago

Chase Rapids

Chase Rapids is the highlight of many Allagash Wilderness Waterway canoe trips. This exciting stretch of class II whitewater is challenging for an experienced canoeist and will give a novice all they can handle, and then some.

7 years ago

Let’s do this

I just glanced over at the calendar. It won’t be long before my wife is back to work and it’s just me and my infant son against the world.

7 years ago

State or feds?

You don’t want your first thought upon entering a grocery store to be “Oh, they must have gotten a shipment of fish today.” When the fish counter is all the way in the back of the store and all the fish is packed in ice, if your nose knows, you probably just lost your appetite for fish.

7 years ago

Just doing my job

When my Navy ship got back from our Med Cruise in 1977, we went through downtime for leaves and refit as necessary,

7 years ago

Breaking for beauty

Summer has come to an end on the calendar. Contrary to the conniptions of weather seers, Aroostook County still enjoys the long hot days of summertime.

7 years ago

Bringing new tech into assessment

With September coming to a close, and the annual commitment well behind us, the Presque Isle assessing office is focused on property inspections and Business Equipment Tax Reimbursements (BETR) for the remainder of the year.

7 years ago

Increasing awareness

I skulked my way into the rooms of twelve step recovery meetings, hopeless and filled with shame and guilt, at the end of my rope

7 years ago

Celebrating Maine’s favorite crustacean

If you ever see a photo of me working in Washington, take a close look at my tie; there’s a good chance you’ll see it’s decorated by some Maine lobsters.