Letters to the Editor

5 years ago

A wake-up call for world democracies

To the editor:
The first months of 2021 have been marked by insurrectionary movements in many democratic nations. Myanmar, Niger, and even the United States have experienced violent post-election turmoil that threatens the legitimacy of their democratic institutions.

5 years ago

Embracing truth for Lent

To the editor:
 “This is the true and central programme of the Lenten Season: to listen to the word of truth, to live, speak and do what is true, to refuse falsehood that poisons humanity and is the vehicle of all evils.

5 years ago

Protect identity when filing taxes

To the editor:
Before you begin the annual process of calculating how much money you owe/are owed by the federal government this tax season, I would urge you to first apply for an IP PIN number through the IRS website.

5 years ago

Thankful for clinic

To the editor:
We want to thank everyone involved with the COVID vaccine center at the Northern Maine Community College, run by the Northern Light [A.R. Gould] Hospital.

5 years ago

My second miracle

To the editor:
As we drove up Edgemont Drive on Feb. 17 at 1:15 p.m., my spirits were high.  We were directed to the Northern Maine Community College Wellness Center and told there was no waiting line today. How great.

5 years ago

From a grateful veteran

To the editor:
I would like to thank all first responders and our heroes in hospitals, children’s hospitals and nursing homes, especially at [Northern Light A.R. Gould] hospital.

5 years ago

Bill would create crucial alert system

To the editor:
On Feb. 8, 2021, a hearing was held before the Joint Standing Committee on Criminal Justice and Public Safety discussing LD 28: An Act To Create an Alert System To Notify the Public When a Person with an Intellectual or Developmental Disability Is Missing.

5 years ago

Potential pollution in Pickett Mountain area

To the editor:
Your article of Feb. 10, 2021 [Maine tribes worry that Aroostook County mining project will pollute local waters] outlines some of the concern over potential pollution if mineral exploration in the Pickett Mountain area becomes a mining actuality. 

5 years ago

Rethink Wolfden’s mining plan

To the editor: 
We are very concerned about the petition from Wolfden Resources LLC to the Land Use Planning Commission (LUPC) to rezone land to allow development — namely, land on Pickett Mountain, which is several miles northeast of Mt. Chase.

5 years ago

In appreciation of medical care

To the editor:
Thank you to the following dedicated professionals who helped expedite our monoclonal antibodies IV infusion.