Letters to the Editor

4 years ago

Candidates earn writer’s support

To the editor:
There are two seats open on the city council this election. Lately I have had several people ask me who they should vote for, and my answer to them is that I would rather tell them who I intend to vote for.

4 years ago

Protect the right to food

To the editor:
We are farmers and have been farming organically in Aroostook County for 45 years.  We will be voting yes on Question 3, the “Right to Food” constitutional amendment and we hope you will vote yes as well. 

4 years ago

Please vote on police question

To the editor:
We are coming upon Election Day, and along with your regular referendum ballot, you will find a separate paper ballot asking a question concerning the construction of a new City of Caribou police station. This is a non-binding, simple survey — a yes or no question.

4 years ago

Veterinary care shortage is complicated

To the editor:
There has been quite a bit of comment lately about a shortage of veterinary care in The County.  I can’t speak for other practices but I would like to offer my point of view.

4 years ago

City landmark transformed

To the editor:
Have you visited Presque Isle’s Mantle Lake Park this summer?  The changes are very noticeable and I’ve never seen it look better.  

4 years ago

In appreciation of our park

To the editor:
Yesterday we enjoyed being in Houlton’s Riverside Park on a delightful autumn day.  Sitting in our lawn chairs beside the gently flowing Meduxnekeag River (on traditional Maliseet territory) was peaceful and uplifting for us, who are in our late 80s.

4 years ago

Substance-free for October

October marks Sober October, a worldwide movement to reflect on alcohol and substance abuse. Sober October involves making a pledge to yourself to not use alcohol or other substances. 

4 years ago

Don’t sink the ship

To the editor:
Everyone’s heard that too many rats scrambling aboard a sinking ship will sink it. We as a nation are doing all we can to stay afloat with the people we’ve got now and the approximately one million legal immigrants we allow in every year.

4 years ago

Talking out of both sides

To the editor:

In May 2020, I wrote a letter to the editor asking “how low will a group of people go?” Today, I think we can ask that question again. It has certainly been answered over the past 16 months, after more than 60 cases in the United States of America Courts being thrown out or dismissed because of zero merit or proof of the complaint, including the Supreme Court, according to PolitiFact.com.

4 years ago

‘Living Well’ makes a difference

To the editor:
As someone living with a chronic anxiety disorder/complex posttraumatic stress disorder, I’m proud to be able to volunteer my time to facilitate Healthy Living for ME online workshops.