4 years ago
Infrastructure funding would aid County
To the editor:
I lead the Aroostook Partnership, which is essentially a private/public partnership focused on all things economic development in northern Maine.
Letters to the Editor
4 years ago
Congregational Church has been a beacon for many
To the editor:
As the First Congregational Church of Houlton, United Church of Christ, celebrates its final day of worship, my heart is filled with sadness for its members and friends, and gratitude for its ministry.
4 years ago
Severe blood shortage
To the editor:
As uncertain as the past year has been, one constant has been the need for lifesaving blood. Many people rely on the generosity of volunteer donors to help receive the blood and platelet transfusions they rely on. However, our supply is at a critical level right now.
4 years ago
Public should attend SAD 70 meeting
To the editor:
As your elected school board member, I feel obligated to respond to the recent [Department of Education] investigation. Unlike the district, I am not happy with the outcome and findings at MSAD 70.
4 years ago
Serve people before party
To the editor:
A year ago, I lost my job at Cary Medical Center and was forced to use food stamps just to put food on the table. I fell behind on my mortgage and car payments and had to negotiate with the bank so they wouldn’t repossess my car.
4 years ago
Commending our schools
To the editor:
They made it. Houlton schools (RSU 29) are to be commended for their due diligence during the COVID-19 school year.
4 years ago
Welcome border news
To the editor:
Like U.S. Senator Susan Collins, I too welcome the news that New Brunswick has begun to make plans to reopen the border between Maine and New Brunswick.
4 years ago
A well-prepared workforce benefits us all
To the editor:
As president of the Maine State Chamber of Commerce and a proud native of Aroostook County, two recent articles about efforts to keep young people in The County caught my attention: one on the Aroostook Aspirations Initiative’s Gauvin Scholars scholarship and mentorship program, and the other on colleges and universities partnering with employers.
4 years ago
Parent expresses exclusion concerns at RSU 29
To the editor;
We are living in troubled times, but I can only assume people would do what they could to make life as normal and stress-free as possible. Which is why I am troubled at the interaction I recently had with RSU 29 school officials.
