Opinion
5 years ago
Family feuds
Everyone knows the story of Romeo and Juliet, star-crossed lovers immortalized by Shakespeare, separated by family feuds. Most of you have also heard of the Hatfields and the McCoys, Appalachian clans who took potshots at each other.
5 years ago
Beaver Pond
Greg picked us up early in his “woods” Ford 150. Ted jumped in the back seat, the one usually occupied by Mali, Greg’s 13-year-old lab mix, who was home resting after an exhausting trip the day before. (I call her my rent-a-dog since she loves to sleep in front of my fireplace at camp.)
5 years ago
All things brown
I have never been a fan of the color brown, so I was quite surprised when just about 2 1/2 years ago, I went into a local furniture store and decided to purchase a sofa, loveseat, stuffed chair and ottoman — all in the color brown with just a faint linear olive green stripe.
5 years ago
What legacy are we leaving?
To the Editor:
My father taught us to “Always leave a place better than you found it.” As I write this the sky overhead is a solid gray. A local weatherman says this is due to the smoke from countless fires burning out of control in several western states.
5 years ago
Protecting those who protect us
On Sept. 11 every year, our country pauses to mourn those we lost on that day in 2001. We also remember all the first responders who lost their lives as a result of trying to help those in need.
5 years ago
Will dry summer affect fall color?
It has been an incredibly dry summer in Aroostook County, and that has some folks wondering how the annual fall foliage show may be affected.
5 years ago
Collins vs. Gideon
To the editor:
Even if I didn’t know what kind of person Sara Gideon is, I would still vote for Susan Collins. Collins has a long tenure of hard work reaching across the aisle to produce legislation that has helped both Maine businesses and Maine people.
5 years ago
A spoonful of sugar
“Thank you, sweetheart. Have a great day!” I accepted my receipt from the young attendant at the drive-through window, and drove ahead to pick up my order.
5 years ago
Measuring success with innovation
In 2005, I was invited to Houlton to speak with a group of people about our efforts in establishing a private school in Presque Isle.
