One year ago, 12 of us plus two children chanted: “End the separations, keep families together” in downtown Presque Isle. Unfathomably, this year we must chant against worse policies: “Close the child prisons.”
To the editor,
I just read an article regarding the bill that was passed by the [Maine] House [of Representatives] to provide welfare benefits to the asylum-seekers coming into the state of Maine.
To the editor:
The Towns of Mapleton, Castle Hill and Chapman would like to let the public know that we are behind schedule on opening our outdoor pool this year.
To the editor:
Thank you for Paula Brewer’s article [D-Day: the world remembers] on the most significant time in our history.
On May 18, a group of volunteers met at Fairmount Cemetery to take on the task of placing flags on all the veterans’ graves. We placed over 800 flags this year.
Here is what we know: Americans pay more than any other country in the world for their prescription drugs. Top executives from the biggest drug companies all agree that this is so, and they won’t take responsibility.
To the editor:
Literally thousands converged on Presque Isle’s airport on Sunday, May 19, as a flight of World War II twin-engined transports landed to be greeted by a remarkable mix of young and old, boys and girls, parents and grandfolks — a crowd never before seen.
The Advent Cemetery in Limestone needs the community’s help. We are facing financial difficulties in maintaining this cemetery.
To the editor:
Recently, I had a chance to attend a conference in a big city. As I was walking and driving in its downtown area, I became even more appreciative of my community in Houlton.
It’s time for Chamber Strawberry Shortcakes. This winter has been one for the history books with the volume of snow, high winds and sub-degree temps.
