Letters to the Editor

6 days 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.

6 days 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 weeks 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.

3 weeks ago

Thanks to Industrial Council

To the editor:

Having been on the [Presque Isle] Industrial Council for a few years, two of which were as chairperson of the board, I thought I would make a comment on the current news items.

1 month ago

Appreciates LUPC process

To the editor:
I’m writing to express my deep appreciation to the Land Use Planning Commission staff for diligently wading through a (Pickett) mountain of data, expert and public testimony, exhibits and evidence.

1 month ago

Opposes mine proposal

To the editor:
I am writing in complete opposition to the proposed rezoning of Pickett Mountain. For the small number of jobs this will create versus the impact and potential harm this will have to both the ecology of the area and tourism, it simply is not worth it.

2 months ago

A possible political solution

To the editor:
I’ve been clear in my opinion of Biden and his administration. In case you missed it: I think Biden and his party are the worst that I’ve seen in my lifetime. I also believe four more years of Biden policies will destroy our country.

2 months ago

Women service members deserve equal support

To the editor:
    Being the new district commander of [American Legion] District 17, I get highly perturbed when I see elderly service men scoff at women soldiers. They think this way: the American Legion is a men’s club.

3 months ago

Appreciates kindness

To the editor:
I was having a down day this past Friday.  Life drudges on and things need to be done, so I moped into the Fort Fairfield IGA.  The folks in there have always been decent and accommodating.

3 months ago

Two sides to every story

To the editor:

I don’t know how many times the Democrats have said if Trump is elected again that will be the end of democracy in America. They never explain their reasoning.