Editorials

11 years ago

The human and financial toll of Medicare fraud

Imagine being told by a doctor that you have a medical condition that requires invasive, painful, and expensive treatments — with the majority of the cost billed to the Medicare program — only to later learn that these treatments were not medically necessary after all.

11 years ago

Impressions from the Arctic

Recently, I had the extraordinary experience of joining the Navy for a training exercise known as Ice Exercise (ICEX) to gain a deeper understanding of U.S. military operations in the Arctic and to learn about the region’s strategic value to our country.

11 years ago

The special art of successful interviewing

   The most important step in genealogy is the step I find the most difficult — talking to people. I blame being the last of 10 children for this deficiency — never being able to get a word in edgewise, but I honestly don’t know why I am so shy, or why the right words fail me.

11 years ago

School should involve more athleticism for us!

 Do you want your kids sitting around all day at school? Our school should involve more athleticism for us! It’s not healthy to sit at our desk all day at school. Exercise has been shown to increase our success in school and in life. Schools, family, and community should help kids stay active.

11 years ago

Aroostook County’s 175th anniversary

Mr. President. This year marks the 175th anniversary of the incorporation of Aroostook County, Maine. As one who was born and raised in that wonderful place, I rise today to celebrate its fascinating past, energetic present, and bright future.

12 years ago

Congressional Record: Aroostook 175th Anniversary

This year marks the 175th anniversary of the incorporation of Aroostook County, Maine. As one who was born and raised in that wonderful place, I rise today to celebrate its fascinating past, energetic present, and bright future.

12 years ago

Tips for safe/smart traveling

In recent weeks my office has received numerous inquiries from students and families who are considering traveling abroad during their spring and summer vacations, but are concerned about the cost and safety of doing so.

12 years ago

Now more than ever, we need your voice

These days, I’m proud to work with the Aroostook Farm Bureau and serve on the state Farm Bureau board. I first learned of Farm Bureau as a young farmer back in the 1970s, but had the impression that it only represented “big” agriculture.

12 years ago

Tips for safe, smart traveling

 In recent weeks my office has received numerous inquiries from students and families who are considering traveling abroad during their spring and summer vacations, but are concerned about the cost and safety of doing so.