Letters to the Editor

1 week ago

JetBlue would serve the area well

For the past 18 years I’ve worked at JetBlue and felt compelled to correct the record regarding some of the claims made regarding our company’s application with the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide air service between Presque Isle and Boston. 

3 weeks ago

Read further than the headlines

Information: where do we get it?  TV is one source of information. There is also the internet, radio, and sometimes we even read the newspaper.

3 weeks ago

Consider the consequences of LD 227

To the editor:

There is now a bill being considered in Maine, LD 227, which will force Maine taxpayers to pay for all who want sex changes.

4 weeks ago

We must respect animals

To the editor:
Did you know that over six million animals are surrendered to animal shelters every year in the United States and many never find loving homes? These include dog, cats, hamsters, birds, rabbits and ferrets. They all need us as much as we need them.

4 weeks ago

Consider Maine Trails Bond

To the editor:
I write today as one of the over 500 businesses, organizations and towns that support the Maine Trails Bond. The $30 million investment from the bond would help with the maintenance, design and development of motorized and non-motorized trails.

1 month ago

Considering fossil fuels

To the editor:

Shortly after taking office, Biden started his war on fossil fuels. He issued a moratorium on all new fossil fuel leasing on federal lands, according to Fox News and The Hill. In June 2021 a federal court struck down the moratorium.

1 month ago

Supporting Forest City Dam

To the editor:
I am writing to express the Woodie Wheaton Land Trust’s strong support for the proposed transfer of ownership of the Forest City Dam to the St. Croix International Waterway Commission.

1 month ago

Going back to grandstand’s roots

To the editor:
The grandstand at the Northern Maine Fair being condemned as unsafe and requiring replacement has been in the community discussions recently.

2 months ago

Thanks to Industrial Council

To the editor:

Having been on the [Presque Isle] Industrial Council for a few years, two of which were as chairperson of the board, I thought I would make a comment on the current news items.

2 months ago

Appreciates LUPC process

To the editor:
I’m writing to express my deep appreciation to the Land Use Planning Commission staff for diligently wading through a (Pickett) mountain of data, expert and public testimony, exhibits and evidence.