Opinion

6 years ago

Important frost notice and autumn hurricanes

Because of the two consecutive cold nights a week and a half ago, with frost for many and a freeze for some, the NWS in Caribou has ended their frost-freeze program for the season for all of Aroostook County.

6 years ago

The smells of fall

As fall comes creeping in, as it usually does. It brings aromas from the wooded areas that are hard to forget. During harvest I remember the leaves having fallen from the trees and the smells they brought forth as we walked among the trees at lunch time.

6 years ago

Tapping the tourist trade

How can more tourists be brought to The County? It is a vexing question which has plagued numerous councils, commissions and politicians over the last century.

6 years ago

Vote to support Troy Jackson

Troy Jackson can be trusted to take action in support of the people of Maine Senate District 1. Jackson is one of us, a hard worker who understands the challenge of raising a family and trying to get ahead in a business and trade climate that does not always favor logging or agriculture.

6 years ago

Thankful for good people

I was sure I was going to die March 10. A heart attack dropped me to my knees, a crushing pressure in my chest. Sandy got me to my feet, to the car and rushed me to TAMC’s [The Aroostook Medical Center’s] ER.

6 years ago

Epitaph

Animal behaviorists once asserted that companion animals do not think, an eyebrow raising statement to most owners.

6 years ago

Remembering Gerald Jackins

I was saddened today to learn of the passing of Gerald Jackins [of Houlton]. He was a classic “Northern Maine all-around good guy.”

6 years ago

Elderly housing project a boon

I wish to express my sincere thanks to the members of the Hilltop School Elderly Housing LLC and to the Caribou city manager for bringing this project back on line for the benefit of the seniors of the community. It is something that was needed in Caribou.