Have you ever heard of phrenology? Phrenology originated in the latter parts of the 18th century due to a scientific theory by Viennese neuro-anatomist and physician Franz Joseph Gall (1758-1828). Gall put forth five basic principles of his theory.
To the editor:
During COVID, states with Democratic governors kept their states shut down for longer, saying they were following Centers for Disease Control guidelines. Other Republican-led states, like Florida and South Dakota, hardly shut down at all. Weknow now how harmful these shutdowns were to the children who couldn’t attend schools in person for well over a year.
To the editor:
Kevin Freeman is the strongest candidate to represent Aroostook in the Maine House of Representatives, District 5. He is the one with the deepest understanding of important problems facing Aroostook County and Maine, and he has the experience and know-how to achieve best solutions.
To the editor:
As we approach the election on Nov. 8, we must take seriously Republicans’ expressed desire to end or drastically curtail Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid, support for Ukraine, environmental regulation, worker rights and voter rights, to name just a few issues.
If you have an ancestor in colonial New England, you may discover that ancestor served on a jury. Serving on juries was considered the duty of all free men in a town. Women didn’t vote or serve in public offices at that time.
To the editor:
I am writing in support of Danielle Fienberg for the Maine State Senate. Granted, she has an uphill battle against Aroostook royalty, as personified by her opponent. They represent two very different attitudes toward what The County needs.
To the editor:
Election day is less than a month away. Our local media, print and television, are doing an abysmal job of providing voters with the information necessary to cast an informed vote. I haven’t seen any candidate profiles, coverage of policy positions or sponsoring of debates.
To the editor:
To the person(s) who bag their dog poo and throw the bag and contents into the tall grass on the woods line: Wrong. The correct method is to pick up droppings, tie the bag off and carry it with you to a proper receptacle to dispose of it.
To the editor:
There is no question that Troy Jackson is the best person to represent us in the Maine Senate. No matter how busy the man is, he always makes time for those who need him. Last week, Troy stopped by my house to hear my concerns as a small Maine farmer.
To the editor:
Three years ago, all the children living in Cross Lake and attending school in Fort Kent, like mine, were informed that they had to attend a different school district. We were told it was due to a busing issue.
