3 days ago
The upside of a broken kneecap
To the editor:
On March 6, I introduced my kneecap to the pavement. Gary and Edwina Cook pulled up to the curb. Gary said, “You need help. We’re here.” He assisted me and we managed my dog home.
Letters to the Editor
4 days ago
JetBlue won’t fit our airline needs
To the editor:
A JetBlue Airbus isn’t going to be a fit for the PQI terminal. Until there’s a new terminal 100-seat planes won’t work. Right now the 50-seat CRJ’s fill the little terminal. If in two or three years there’s a new terminal, then JetBlue and it’s equipment might be feasible/realistic.
2 weeks ago
JetBlue would serve the area well
For the past 18 years I’ve worked at JetBlue and felt compelled to correct the record regarding some of the claims made regarding our company’s application with the U.S. Department of Transportation to provide air service between Presque Isle and Boston.
4 weeks ago
Read further than the headlines
Information: where do we get it? TV is one source of information. There is also the internet, radio, and sometimes we even read the newspaper.
4 weeks ago
Consider the consequences of LD 227
To the editor:
There is now a bill being considered in Maine, LD 227, which will force Maine taxpayers to pay for all who want sex changes.
1 month ago
We must respect animals
To the editor:
Did you know that over six million animals are surrendered to animal shelters every year in the United States and many never find loving homes? These include dog, cats, hamsters, birds, rabbits and ferrets. They all need us as much as we need them.
1 month ago
Consider Maine Trails Bond
To the editor:
I write today as one of the over 500 businesses, organizations and towns that support the Maine Trails Bond. The $30 million investment from the bond would help with the maintenance, design and development of motorized and non-motorized trails.
1 month ago
Considering fossil fuels
To the editor:
Shortly after taking office, Biden started his war on fossil fuels. He issued a moratorium on all new fossil fuel leasing on federal lands, according to Fox News and The Hill. In June 2021 a federal court struck down the moratorium.
1 month ago
Supporting Forest City Dam
To the editor:
I am writing to express the Woodie Wheaton Land Trust’s strong support for the proposed transfer of ownership of the Forest City Dam to the St. Croix International Waterway Commission.
2 months ago
Going back to grandstand’s roots
To the editor:
The grandstand at the Northern Maine Fair being condemned as unsafe and requiring replacement has been in the community discussions recently.
