Opinion

6 months ago

Addressing Madawaska’s economic sustainability

To the editor:
For nearly a century, the Fraser Paper mill has been a cornerstone of Madawaska’s economy. Its continued operation and profitability have largely depended on the duty-free import of Canadian pulp.

6 months ago

All are welcome to join this rally

To the editor:
There will be a peaceful Rally for Restoration on Saturday, March 1, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of Houlton’s Peace Pole in Monument Park. This is across the street from the Unitarian Church on Military Street.

7 months ago

Traveling to find your roots

Will you be traveling for genealogical research or tourism this year? Genealogists often want to visit their ancestral homelands or long to visit libraries or archives. 

7 months ago

Parisian French

La plupart de nous autres on eu le cerveau lavé (brainwashed). A un certain point dans notre vie, et même plusieurs fois dans notre vie, on a été dit qu’on parle pas vraiment français ou qu’on parle pas le bon français ou même qu’on parle pas le français de Paris.

7 months ago

The importance of guarding the guardians

To the editor:

On Feb. 6, the Senate gathered to vote on the confirmation of Russell Vought, a key author of project 2025 who believes the powers of the president should be virtually unlimited.

7 months ago

Our greatest strength

It never ceases to amaze me how God tends to inspire us. Since the election of Donald Trump, a couple of Scripture passages have taken on new life and meaning for me and, more than likely, for many people.

7 months ago

Grateful for this caring community

To the editor:
“What a blessing!” my parents exclaimed.
Living far from our extended family in Korea, my wife and I often send them photos of our children.

7 months ago

Starting my next chapter

First, let me congratulate The County for merging our local weekly papers.  I think this was a great idea and I hope it will I inspire a larger paper with strong editorial content as well as more local news and sports.  Local journalism is so vital to our democracy, particularly during these days.