Opinion

1 year ago

The ‘County way’

I was told I would feel as though the house was at “the ends of the Earth.” The crunch of the dirt drive under the tires led us up to a unique home with a special occupant.

1 year ago

Maine’s genealogical conference

The annual Maine Genealogical Society conference is usually held in September, but this year it will be Aug 23, and for the first time you can attend it from the comfort of your own home. 

1 year ago

Still looking for answers

To the editor:
I read Mr. Kipp’s letter in The County [July 16]. Another disappointment. Instead of offering solid information about anything, he once again filled his script mostly with rhetoric.

1 year ago

Camp violates human rights

To the editor:
A new immigration detention camp just opened in Florida.
The conditions at the camp are, reportedly, “horrible.” Prisoners are denied water and food for long stretches; the food they are given has pests in it.

1 year ago

Appreciates transportation funds

To the editor:
Rep. Roger Albert deserves thanks and praise for his work at the Maine Legislature as a member of the Joint Standing Committee on Transportation.

1 year ago

The emotion in a melody

He had not played his trumpet for well over 46 years, having been a proud member of  the Caribou High School band, yet today he stood in his basement recreation room, taking deep breaths to prepare himself for his moment of truth.  

1 year ago

The first steps as city manager

I’m just a few weeks into my first 90 days as Presque Isle’s city manager, and I want to share a bit about where we’ve started and where we’re heading together.