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In support of Councilor Morrell

To the editor: This letter is in support of Councilor Morrell’s conduct on the Caribou City Council. I have known the man all of his life and he has the same values today as he did when he was on the council in 2006-2008.

Helping those who hurt

September, which ushers in fall and brilliantly colors our surroundings, is also National Suicide Awareness Month.

Debate made choice clear

To the editor: After watching the Senate candidate debate on Friday night [Sept. 11], two things became clear to us. Senator Collins represents the past while Sara Gideon represents the future.

A few observations from a summer spent in recovery

After detailing the start of the summer with a wild, midnight ambulance trip for a broken leg, the summer was spent in recovery. Still healing but not letting things get in the way.

Charter makes deadline for councilors to pay taxes clear

To the editor: When the charter commission put together a new charter in 2011, one of the new rules was the stipulation that a councilor’s property taxes had to be paid on or before Dec. 31 of the previous year.

Farewell to an icon

Family feuds

Everyone knows the story of Romeo and Juliet, star-crossed lovers immortalized by Shakespeare, separated by family feuds. Most of you have also heard of the Hatfields and the McCoys, Appalachian clans who took potshots at each other.

Beaver Pond

Greg picked us up early in his “woods” Ford 150. Ted jumped in the back seat, the one usually occupied by Mali, Greg’s 13-year-old lab mix, who was home resting after an exhausting trip the day before. (I call her my rent-a-dog since she loves to sleep in front of my fireplace at camp.)

All things brown

I have never been a fan of the color brown, so I was quite surprised when just about 2 1/2 years ago, I went into a local furniture store and decided to purchase a sofa, loveseat, stuffed chair and ottoman -- all in the color brown with just a faint linear olive green stripe.

What legacy are we leaving?

To the Editor: My father taught us to “Always leave a place better than you found it.” As I write this the sky overhead is a solid gray. A local weatherman says this is due to the smoke from countless fires burning out of control in several western states.

Protecting those who protect us

On Sept. 11 every year, our country pauses to mourn those we lost on that day in 2001. We also remember all the first responders who lost their lives as a result of trying to help those in need.

Will dry summer affect fall color?

It has been an incredibly dry summer in Aroostook County, and that has some folks wondering how the annual fall foliage show may be affected.

Collins vs. Gideon

To the editor: Even if I didn't know what kind of person Sara Gideon is, I would still vote for Susan Collins. Collins has a long tenure of hard work reaching across the aisle to produce legislation that has helped both Maine businesses and Maine people.

A spoonful of sugar

“Thank you, sweetheart. Have a great day!” I accepted my receipt from the young attendant at the drive-through window, and drove ahead to pick up my order.

Measuring success with innovation

In 2005, I was invited to Houlton to speak with a group of people about our efforts in establishing a private school in Presque Isle.

Removal of cable news is regrettable

To the editor: More evidence that we in Aroostook County are the “other Maine,” forgotten until needed.

Here back East

The day was overcast but still warm for September. I was in shorts and a well-worn wool plaid shirt--one of my standbys from fishing trips past. Andy, my friend and local guide, was waiting anxiously beside his trailer when I pulled up.

In appreciation of a County woman

To the editor: Thank you for the excellent article about Glenna Johnson Smith. She was an extraordinary person.

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