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Cooking with Susie Q – Week of March 30

I would ask that you not panic buy at your local stores this week. Just buy what you need. Companies are still making these products and trucks are still delivering these products. The shortage you perceive, is the shortage that is being created by “panic buying.”

New ‘normal’ doesn’t have to shake old foundations

While fears of the pandemic are very real, and safety should be taken seriously, it’s going to become important to maintain calm and reason through this period of time.

Just the facts, or a little more?

This brings us nicely to the difference between genealogists and family historians.

E.A. Williams Cartoon: Remember to be kind

Remember to be kind

Cooking with Susie Q – Week of March 23, 2020

We are in a time that we haven‘t been in before. The panic, fear and confusion is getting to many of us. Please don‘t panic, limit your news viewing to updates only, wash your hands and be respectful of one another.

A message to our communities from your four County hospitals

With COVID-19 now in Maine, your four County hospitals want you to know that we are working collaboratively to keep our communities healthy and safe.

Is it climate averages or normals? It’s both

Climate averages are based on a 30-year period, which is recalculated every decade. Meteorologists presently use the 30-year period from 1981 to 2010.

Peaceful protest continues

To the editor: Seventeen years ago, on March 19, 2003, the United States invaded Iraq. Immediately thereafter [as well as before], anti war protests began throughout Maine. The protest in Presque Isle has been continuous, in all weathers, through all these years.

Ice fishing changes on Allagash Lake

The Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife has relaxed the ice fishing rules at Allagash Lake.

E.A. Williams: Sailor with Maine tax dollars

Mapleton sees large voter turnout

Sue Skidgell, Mapleton’s election registrar, reported the turnout of voters on March 3 was substantially higher than normal.

March shows: a sure sign of spring

March is a deceitful month, especially for Aroostook County and the sportsmen who reside there year round.

Preparing students for success

I have introduced the Success for Rural Students and Communities Act to help rural students achieve their higher education goals.

More passengers, better flight times

As I am writing this article, the passenger parking lot at the Presque Isle International Airport is completely full.

Adding a new season to the mix

Maine is renowned for the majestic outdoor beauty covering all four seasons of spring, summer winter and fall. But are there really just four seasons?

E.A. Williams: Gold in The County

To fix health care, put patients first

All across the state, Mainers are worried about how they are going to get health care for themselves and their family.

Local businesses and the tax base

Not only do these business owners go above and beyond to meet the needs of their neighbors by providing goods and services essential to the community, they also contribute a great deal to the tax base.

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