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Not good for Maine’s people

I want to make my voice known on the topic of the late-term abortion bill that is being discussed in the Legislature these days.

Cemeteries help us understand the past

When someone mentions a cemetery to you, what do you think of? And if they asked you to go walk around in one with them, what would you do? Cemeteries are actually very valuable historic resources revealing information about historic events, genealogy, religious beliefs, settlement patterns and more. The symbolism on the carved gravestones is also fascinating.

Right to choose

To the editor: I’ve felt the need to write about the current abortion legislation. So far all I’ve read are reasons to be against it or reasons as to why it’s wrong for Maine. But I have seen nothing defending not only this bill, but the women that it is meant for.

Please vote on mining project

To the editor: I’m reaching out today to let you know about an upcoming vote at the town office and to give you some insights into what I’ve learned about the Pickett Mountain mining project over the last three years.

This issue needs our opposition

To the editor: “May 1st saw a historic day of turnout in the Maine Legislature for the public hearing of LD1619, “An Act to Improve Maine's Reproductive Privacy Laws.”

Optimism and Mother’s Day

Opportunity and optimism have started to sprout. One nice thing about living in a four-seasons county is that the attitude transcends the mud and muck of snowmelt. The Star City and its neighborhoods see those first sprouts poke through.

We aren’t defined by bumps in the road

The morning was that milky gray, with random droplets of rain falling clumsily to the earth like heavy particles of mislaid and forgotten glitter. I put my wipers on intermittently, automatically lowering or raising my head in conjunction with the landing of the raindrop.

Genealogy packrats

“A place for everything and everything in its place” is an adage you may have heard. It’s good advice for everyone, including genealogists.

Second Biden run not good for country

What has this president done that is good for the U.S.A.? In his second term he has sworn to finish what he started. Finish what? The U.S. of A.? He’s practically done that now while simultaneously raising China to No. 1 in the world.

Presque Isle and the Civil War

The Civil War was the deadliest war in American history with 720,000 soldiers and civilians killed. It began in 1861 when eleven southern states who supported slavery seceded from the United States of America and formed the Confederate States of America. Essentially, the Confederacy (South) fought the Union (U.S. federal government, or North).

Another perspective on choosing life

To the editor: The abortion expanding debate has many individuals taking part. Some hold the position that there might be good reasons to permit abortion in the first weeks for a limited set of reasons, such as the health of the woman or rape. Both sides might be able to agree to this.

Late-term abortion not good for Maine

To the editor: I wrote a letter to you the last week in March, after attending a Speak Up For Life meeting in Presque Isle on March 25, hoping to make people aware of the pending legislation regarding abortion expansion in the state of Maine, and also hoping people would speak up for life. I am trusting that many did.

Houlton’s trees need proper attention

To the editor: Since last weekend's drama concerning the trees in front of the courthouse being cut down, I have been thinking about trees a lot, particularly the trees in Houlton.

Vote no on abortion bill

To the editor: Currently Maine law allows induced abortions through “viability” — generally considered to be about 24 weeks of gestation. The law also currently allows for abortion after the point of viability when the life of the mother is endangered (which is normally in extremely rare instances). Many states have adopted this standard, including most in New England.

A prisoner of war’s journey

National Former Prisoner of War Recognition Day was April 9. It is hard to fathom that in our small rural area we have had more than one POW, but unfortunately it is true. One such man was Norman Hanson. Norman was born on July 23, 1924, in Mars Hill, the son of Fred Chester Hanson and Pansy D. Shaw.

Conflicts happen

In my previous column I discussed the need to weigh information when there are conflicts in birthdates or places in commonly used genealogical records particularly death records. Let’s continue with other problems you may encounter.

End flavored tobacco

To the editor: I have spent most of my life working in health care. One of the most rewarding aspects of this work is the opportunity to help educate the public about ways that they can live a long and heathy life. Abundant research now can help all of us make the healthy choices that will promote well-being.

Scam time

Tax season is upon us and, as sure as April showers bring May flowers, April also brings an influx of scams as tax returns begin. These are especially targeted toward the elderly. Scammers will try to take your money and/or personal information and they’re very good at their craft.

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