Letters to the Editor

6 days ago

Shattered sense of safety

To the editor:
I love my state. I grew up in Madawaska until middle school, then moved to central Maine and now live in Portland. I have always felt safe.

6 days ago

Mills’ time is past

To the editor:
I am a strong supporter of Graham Platner for the U.S. Senate but I have also been a supporter of Janet Mills through her eight years as our govern

6 days ago

Look before blaming

To the editor:
The Camp East Montana in Texas where Geraldo Lucas Campos, a convicted felon, died has created some controversy.

1 month ago

Grant opportunity opens

To the editor:
AARP Maine is thrilled to announce that the 2026 AARP Community Challenge grant program is now accepting applications.

1 month ago

Keeping energy more affordable

To the editor:

Energy policy viscerally impacts families, businesses and communities in Aroostook County and across northern Maine. We really feel it during these cold winters when the heating bills stack up.

1 month ago

Thank you for supporting Caribou

To the Editor,
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Sen. Susan Collins for securing $3.2 million for the Caribou Utilities District’s wastewater infrastructure project.

2 months ago

Legal vs. illegal immigration

To the editor:
When people speak of immigration for some reason, they fail to make a distinction between legal and illegal immigration.

2 months ago

The mad king

To the editor:
“King Donald’s” tariff war is an economic failure. One purpose of the tariffs was to encourage the creation of American manufacturing jobs.

2 months ago

ICE situation brings sadness

To the editor: 
I am heartbroken and enraged at the violent actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Customs and Border Protection against immigrants and citizens in Maine, Minnesota and across the country.

2 months ago

Not sold on data centers

To the editor:
As a relatively new County resident, it has been wonderful to learn more about this beautiful, close-knit community.