Most parents want their children to work hard, pay attention in school, graduate and create a life for themselves not too far from home. However, it’s becoming more difficult to make that dream a reality in Aroostook County.
Much is happening in the genealogical world as libraries begin to re-open. I’m writing in July so things may change again by the time you read this. Let’s take a brief look at what’s new.
In recent years, we’ve been reminded that gathering spaces are critical to the well-being of our citizens. While we didn’t know that we’d experience a pandemic together in our lifetime, we did prepare by creating a space perfectly suited for our recovery: our public library.
To the editor:
Recently there have been protests about the recent vaccination mandates for health care workers and the use of masks. I do support the premise that we should have freedom of choice.
To the editor:
As our local municipal governments consider opting in or opting out of allowing marijuana businesses into our communities, here are some public health concerns discovered by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a division of the National Institutes of Health.
Anyone who has lived in a small town for any length of time can pretty much assure you that everyone knows everyone else’s business. But, I bet there are still a few things about Presque Isle that today’s residents don’t know.
To the Editor:
Very recently, Maine used its powers under this public health emergency to require mass vaccination of health care employees against COVID-19 with a deadline of Oct. 1, 2021.
Initially, the United States wanted no part of what we now call World War I. But as war became inevitable the U.S. instituted a draft. All men, young and old, were legally obligated to register with their local draft boards.
To the editor:
So Americans were sick of the angry orange man. He just had to go. It didn’t seem to matter all he had accomplished, how strong he had made America, how energy independent he’d made us, how North Korea and the Middle East had reacted positively to his policies, how the southern border was well on its way to becoming secure.
To the editor:
Here in Aroostook County, we are fortunate to have one of our very own representing us in the U.S. Senate. Nobody is a stronger advocate for our rural communities than Senator Susan Collins.
