Opinion

6 years ago

Far out details on space and snow

Dr. Jessica Meir, a native of Caribou, recently described the indescribable. As she was preparing for her space walk, she looked down at her boots, and waaaay down below, she saw her home planet through the darkness. To think that she actually saw it, from the vantage point of space, is truly remarkable.

6 years ago

Holiday hodgepodge

As much as I cringe at the idea of impending colder weather, now that it’s kind of here I’m starting to have visions of cornucopias and evergreens. It’s nearly time to look forward to decorating and baking, twinkling lights and gatherings.  

6 years ago

About that homeowner tax relief

Good news for Maine homeowners: if you received a homestead exemption for your April 1, 2019, Maine residence then you can expect to receive a check sometime in February 2020. 

6 years ago

Tricks, treats no more

Halloween has come and gone and for the first time in 16 years, there were no tricks or treats in our household this year. Sadly, our daughters have officially reached the “too cool for that sort of thing” stage in their lives.

6 years ago

Less political expense, more representation

To the editor: 
I cannot understand why, after a U.S. president is elected to represent all Americans, they are allowed to do what they are allowed to do.  

6 years ago

ACA open enrollment is now underway

As winter approaches, Maine people are busy preparing for low temperatures, high snowfalls, and a holiday season that seems to grow a little longer each year.

6 years ago

Referee/official shortages could impact games

To the editor,
The shortages of quality coaches and officials/referees/umpires are both a result of many aspects of the game, including sportsmanship and opportunity. The headlines currently address sportsmanship among the coaches and fans toward the officials to be most of the reasons for the shortages.