Editorials

10 years ago

Cup O’ Joe: Time to take a dip?

The roller coaster that is spring weather in Aroostook County continues to provide many twists and turns for area residents.
Over the past two weeks, we have seen just about everything there is to see when it comes to weather. On Saturday, May 23 (Memorial Day weekend no less) much of Aroostook County awoke to snow squalls. Though it only lasted for a short period of time, the idea of snow falling on the unofficial start of the summer season was unsettling to say the least.

10 years ago

Building a strong workforce

If you could get a return of $27 for every one dollar that you invested in a company, you would jump at the chance. According to United States Department of Labor Secretary Thomas Perez, that is exactly the return we get for every federal dollar that is spent on apprenticeship training programs.

10 years ago

Late-May snow and the real summer forcast

I received a number of inquires about the snow that fell on Saturday morning, May 23rd. First of all, the highest total was 5.2 inches from a reliable observer just north of Portage.

10 years ago

Late-May snow and the real summer forecast

I received a number of inquires about the snow that fell on Saturday morning, May 23rd. First of all, the highest total was 5.2 inches from a reliable observer just north of Portage. In Presque Isle there was about an inch and at Caribou, there was officially 0.3 inches.

10 years ago

Honoring our heroes

More than a century and a half ago, as our nation faced its gravest crisis during the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln spoke of the “mystic cords of memory, stretching from every patriot grave to every living heart and hearthstone all over this broad land.’’

10 years ago

Weather Whys: ‘Sneaky’ spring freezes

If you love to garden, please read on, because this week’s topic is Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings, and, more specifically, when they are, and are not issued.

10 years ago

‘Sneaky’ springtime freezes

If you love to garden, please read on, because this week’s topic is Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings, and, more specifically, when they are, and are not issued.

10 years ago

‘Sneaky’ springtime freezes

If you love to garden, please read on, because this week’s topic is Frost Advisories and Freeze Warnings, and, more specifically, when they are, and are not issued.
Now due to the fact that the last frost or freeze of the season occurs later as you head north and west, warnings from the National Weather Service for “out-of-season” frosts or freezes are also issued later in the season as you head north and west.

10 years ago

Inspired by remarkable young people

One of the greatest privileges I enjoy while serving Maine in the United States Senate is the opportunity to meet outstanding young people from our state who have devoted part of their busy lives to carrying on Maine’s strong tradition of community service. I always come away from these meetings inspired by their commitment and encouraged for the future of our State and our nation.