Opinion

5 years ago

Small town connections

“Do you know everyone?” It is a question my youngest daughter has often asked me and for good reason.

5 years ago

State spending is going beyond our ability to pay for it

The 129th Legislature is halfway through its two-year term. So far, it has been the worst session that I have been part of, maybe Maine’s worst ever in terms of spending, extremism and the lack of clear priorities that benefit all citizens.

5 years ago

Ferns of northern Maine

Aroostook County hosts a wide variety of ferns, which are an important part of the local environment.

5 years ago

The seagull factor

Splat! This is the sound that causes the heart rate to increase and spurs furtive glances around one’s proximity. First, it is clearly a wet sound.

5 years ago

Living life pain-free

Ouch — you are hurting. The good news is you are not alone. An estimated 100 million Americans suffer from chronic pains of all kinds.

5 years ago

UMPI’s Upward Bound class thrives in preserved program

As Maine and our nation face the challenge of a transforming global economy, it is more essential than ever that the door to higher education is open to all, regardless of economic status.  For more than 50 years, federal programs called TRIO have been the key to educational opportunity for many low-income or first-generation students.

5 years ago

Century-old editorial commends local news

Editor’s note: We found this editorial piece in an October 1919 newspaper while researching for our From Our Files features. One hundred years later, we feel it still reflects our mission to serve our communities.