Opinion

5 years ago

Food pantry appreciates community

To the editor:
We at Grace Interfaith Food Table (GIFT) would like to take a moment to thank our communities that we service for helping to make our fifth annual Garden Tour a huge success.

5 years ago

Not my America

To the editor:
Let’s update the interim scorecard for COVID-19.  According to the World Health Organization’s COVID-19 dashboard, on August 27, 2020, America had 5,719,841 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 177,332 COVID-19-related deaths, and Canada had 125,969 cases and 9,090 deaths.

5 years ago

Vote safely at the polls or from home

To the editor: 
As you may know, both in-person and absentee voting are available for the Nov. 3 election, and we urge you to cast your vote.

5 years ago

Just like you, I want to get back to work

I don’t know anyone who likes to leave work half-done. But when the Maine Legislature adjourned early in March because of the COVID-19 pandemic, that’s what we did.

5 years ago

Large families

Today the ideal family size is two parents and two children, but years ago families were much larger. In my research I’ve frequently encountered families with 15 or more children. 

5 years ago

Who decides on local programming?

To the editor:
I live in Aroostook County and Spectrum is my cable supplier.  Recently changes have been made to the stations that we receive. 

5 years ago

Tax bills are in the mail

Much has happened since my last article including the July 20 tax commitment. The annual tax bills have been mailed and are currently due. Interest will start on any balance unpaid after September 30, 2020.

5 years ago

Downtown Presque Isle’s 30-year vision

Momentum is building to revitalize downtown Presque Isle.  The City of Presque Isle has been formulating a new 30-year vision to address economic reinvestment within our downtown.