2 days ago

Pleased with Collins’ decision

I want to take this opportunity to express my deep gratitude and admiration for the courageous stance Sen. Susan Collins took in the Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation.

1 week ago

Celebrate Armistice Day, pray for peace

On Sunday, Nov. 11, we celebrate the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day.

1 week ago

Water rate increase necessary

The Presque Isle Utilities District, water division, is requesting permission from the Maine Public Utilities Commission to increase water rates starting on Feb. 1, 2019. If approved, rates will increase by an average of 11.55 percent for all metered customer classes.

2 weeks ago

Hats off to County farmers

When I worked the potato harvest on our family farm growing up, I can still remember falls when we finished ‘digging’ early and my dad would take his harvester and crew to another farm to help them finish their harvest.

2 weeks ago

Invest in Aroostook County’s future by voting Yes on Question 4

To the editor: The demographics challenges in Aroostook County, like most of rural Maine, are amplified with an aging and smaller population.

2 weeks ago

Support my husband for sheriff

To the editor: I would like to share my personal endorsement of my husband, Matt Irwin, for Aroostook County Sheriff.

2 weeks ago

Vote Yes on Question 4 to support UMFK, UMPI and The County

To the editor: When I began serving as a County Commissioner in 1989, Aroostook County had nearly 90,000 residents. Today, our population is closer to 70,000.

2 weeks ago

Collins rightly stood up for due process, Kavanaugh

To the editor: The recent political fiasco stemming from the confirmation of Judge Brett Kavanaugh has shown me what the nature of politics is today: allegations lacking facts and personal attacks.

3 weeks ago

Voters should approve change to appointed County treasurer

Voters in Aroostook County will see a referendum question on the Nov. 6 ballot that is specific to the governance structure of Aroostook County. The Aroostook only question asks voter approval to eliminate the elected County treasurer position and replace it with an appointed County treasurer.

3 weeks ago

Gillen is proven leader and best man for sheriff

This Nov. 6, we elect a sheriff for the county of Aroostook.

3 weeks ago

Express appreciation for veterans

We have Veterans Day in the fall and Memorial Day in the spring, but our service members sacrifice their time and safety every single day of the year to preserve our freedom.

3 weeks ago

Vote down $15 million bond

The bond being presented to MSAD 1 is another example of taxpayer wasted funds.

3 weeks ago

Question 1 is wrong for Maine

Question 1 on the statewide ballot this November reads:

3 weeks ago

Lack of plumbers an indication of how important trades are

The temperatures casually dipped into the 20's and yesterday marked the year's first flurries of snow

3 weeks ago

America: to be or not to be

The midterm elections are coming up Nov. 6, and by now, everyone should know why they’re voting. A few weeks ago I wrote why I would be voting for the Republican ticket due to the many things they’ve accomplished these last two years.

3 weeks ago

‘Boo-tiful’ fun in Mars Hill

Make plans now to attend the 2018 Trunk or Treat and Haunted Walk at Central Aroostook High School on Wednesday, Oct. 31, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

4 weeks ago

For strong, competitive Maine economy, vote Yes on Questions 4 and 5

Educate Maine, a business-led education organization, supports both Questions 4 and 5 on the November ballot.

4 weeks ago

Question 4 and 5 would greatly benefit The County

This November, Mainers have the opportunity to make historic investments in the public higher education systems that prepare the state’s future workforce and ensure our economy can keep growing.