Opinion

7 years ago

City of Caribou in crisis

To the people of this community, I went to the Jan. 14 council meeting to discuss my concerns about the Public Safety Building that looks like it is going to be built according to 5-2 vote.

7 years ago

History of Maine granite, part 1

Granite quarried inland and along the coast of Maine beginning in the early 1800s was known across the United States and Europe for its strength, size and beauty.

7 years ago

Snowbunny or not, winter fun abounds

There is no denying it, winter is definitely here. In addition to cold temps and lots of snow, there is less sunlight and a higher incidence of the winter blues.

7 years ago

A better way to throw the snow

As I was clearing the driveway of snow the other night for what seems like the umpteenth time this winter — and it’s only January — I caught myself wondering, “Is there a better way to accomplish this task?”

7 years ago

Searching through fog of illegitimacy

I recently received the birth record of a distant cousin’s spouse. I’d been having trouble locating his parents and the record revealed why. His birth record said he was illegitimate.

7 years ago

When the body fails, what then?

This column by the Aroostook County Action Program is meant to give a voice to people in Aroostook County who “Champion Change” — mostly in their own lives, but also in their community. Our hope is that by sharing real stories of people we’ve come to know through our “community action” work, that readers will experience some amount of change within themselves.

7 years ago

Ranked-choice voting: totally deceptive

We’ve all heard the old adage, “If it isn’t broke, don’t fix it.” Right? Then whatever possessed Maine to put in ranked-choice voting?

7 years ago

Modern-day Good Samaritans

On Dec. 5, 2018, my wife and I were traveling north on Interstate 95 about one-half mile from the Sherman exit. Two deer were standing on the highway and, because of the darkness, I hit and killed both of them.

7 years ago

Dear Mom and Dad: Cool it

If you are the mother or father of a high school athlete here in Maine, this message is primarily for you.