Editorials

7 years ago

A distinct impression

I’m getting a very distinct impression that Maine’s small rural communities aren’t economically viable. At least that seems to be my view from way up here in Aroostook County.

7 years ago

Lice were never nice

At least once a year an article appears somewhere about head lice.

7 years ago

Working together to fix the healthcare system

Two weeks ago, the Senate voted late into the night on Thursday and into the early hours of Friday morning, ultimately voting down a bill that would have rolled back many parts of the Affordable Care Act.

7 years ago

Fun ‘in the city’ sun

Summer is a time for campfires, barbeques and fireworks. It can also be a time of extreme fire danger and heat-related medical emergencies

7 years ago

Making road apples go the extra mile

What to do about smut in the Star City?
One of the issues confronting the largest community in the County is how to grow recognition and increase revenue without raising taxes.

7 years ago

Ancestral connections

Have you ever felt the urge to visit where your ancestor lived? Sometimes we are literally able to walk in our ancestor’s footsteps and I recommend it.

7 years ago

I Have That…

Our vivid imaginations and a profound appreciation for drama tend to embellish an innocuous observation beyond all recognition.