Opinion

5 years ago

Winter fishing: why, when, where?

Hard water fishing has become more of a last resort than a first option. With so few cast-and-blast ventures available once deep snow and bitter weather arrive, it’s drill holes and set out tip-ups or stay inside and vegetate.

5 years ago

Another year over

Each new year is one filled with promise for many people, while for others it heralds a darker period of time filled with uncertainty and the general malaise that comes with the winter blues. 

5 years ago

Putting pen to paper? Who does that?

Remember cursive?  You know, the handwriting method where you connect all the letters … that thing some of us used to learn in grade school?  I miss that.

5 years ago

On a downhill slide

To the editor:
The people we elected to the House of  Representatives and Senate, along with the White House, are in turmoil because of one woman’s desire to impeach our president. She wants to leave a legacy that she made history by impeaching President Trump.

5 years ago

The darkest days are behind us

In these early days of January, the sun, as seen from earth, is already moving northward after the winter solstice in December.

5 years ago

Seniors start new year

The Mapleton, Chapman and Castle Hill Seniors started 2020 with a fun and enjoyable meeting on Monday Jan. 6.  

5 years ago

The man who helped save Loring AFB

When Caribou’s Paul Haines died in 2017, his obituary said he had been actively involved in civic affairs. It didn’t say that he was the man who helped save Loring AFB.

5 years ago

Blight impedes real development

I would like to state the following belief of “Farmer” Mark as a general statement: Caribou is losing the battle to attract big retail businesses.