Opinion

11 months ago

Thoughts on Main Street

To the editor:
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Here are three gems I’ve heard about the Main Street renovation.

11 months ago

McLaughlin has my vote

For the past eight years, I’ve done my best to ensure the voices from The County were heard in Augusta.

11 months ago

By sea or by rail

Did you have an ancestor who worked in transportation? Here in New England, many of us had ancestors who were involved with the sea or rivers.

11 months ago

Politics over people

After receiving a taxpayer-funded campaign letter in the mail from Rep. Roger Albert of Madawaska, I can no longer remain silent.

11 months ago

Cracking down on illegal vapes

To the editor: 
As the next presidential election approaches, voters are increasingly demanding action to combat the sale of illegal disposable vapes, particularly those flooding our schools and neighborhoods from unregulated manufacturers in China.

11 months ago

Supporting Matt Rush for Maine Senate

To the editor:
I am writing in support of Matt Rush, my friend and a first-time candidate for State Senate District 2. Like so many of us here in The County, Matt worked at an early age on his family’s potato farm, Rush Brothers Farms, and learned the importance of a strong work ethic.

11 months ago

In support of Freeman

To the editor:
This year we have a great opportunity to support a local businessman and volunteer to represent us in Augusta.  Many times candidates give us a list of things they intend to do if they get elected.

11 months ago

Supporting Harris for president

To the editor:
My husband Stan was 74 years old when he died. Caring for him after his stroke, worrying about him day after day, wondering whether he would recover or succumb, while carrying my full-time job as Attorney General, was the worst year of my life and one of the worst times for my family.

11 months ago

Why I support Freeman

To the editor:
I moved to The County from Seattle in 2021 to open the first Royal Leaf Apothecary store on Main Street in Presque Isle.  However, before I could move forward, I needed approval from the City Council, chaired by Kevin Freeman.