Opinion

6 years ago

No time to waste in fight against climate change

This week marks Earth Day, when people around the globe come together to express appreciation for the planet we all share, and to unite in advocacy for the solutions that will preserve this planet for the generations ahead of us.

6 years ago

Non-native fish of northern Maine

Over the past century or so, there have been a great variety of fish species that have become present in the waters of northern Maine.

6 years ago

Spring’s wintery mix

y sure most everyone, outside of the most avid snowmobilers and skiers, is sick of snow. How can you not be?

6 years ago

Dot and Milford: friends on the Allagash

When I first arrived for work in the Allagash Wilderness Waterway- at the ripe old age of 19 years, I had the privilege of meeting some very interesting people.

6 years ago

Driving with a blindfold on

Recently, I gave a “County Weather Hazards” presentation to a great group of 44 fifth-graders from Mapleton. Their teachers, Mrs. Bernier and Ms. Black, understood the importance of exposing their young charges to the weather hazards we really have to pay attention to here in The County.

6 years ago

Aroostook’s retail riddle

We all know retail shopping is a struggle in The County. We have fewer and fewer national stores from which to choose, and our local businesses are hurting, too.