Opinion

5 years ago

Could ‘gift’ funds be better used?

Can $40,000 be better utilized: blight, unsafe sidewalks, rainy day fund for emergencies, such as River Road, or more chip-seal on country roads?

5 years ago

Phony patriotism

Enough is enough.  I apologize but I can no longer idly stand by as our country is torn apart by delusion and alternative reality.

5 years ago

An anonym in Presque Isle

To that end, the following is my opinion of a colorful Facebook group, the “Concerned Citizens of Presque Isle.”

5 years ago

A word on the COVID-19 crisis

For many of us, the days since COVID-19 entered Maine have felt like an alternate reality. As with any transition in life, it’s important that we take some time to reflect on what’s changed, and to remember all the things that have stayed the same.

5 years ago

Amid crisis, everyday heroes are all around us

What I can tell you, however, is that in times like this, there are everyday heroes all around us. You need only look around or thumb through the pages of the paper to find them.

5 years ago

Alone together

As with many difficult situations, there will always be those who will try to take advantage of the situation.

5 years ago

Trampling on our rights

As an Aroostook County business owner, I ask: How long do you think the people of the state of Maine and the United States will tolerate their rights being trampled?