Opinion

2 years ago

Revisiting Houlton’s cameras

To the editor:
Regarding last week’s article on security surveillance cameras in Houlton, I’d like, if I may, to round out my printed comments.

2 years ago

No Leap Day, no birthday this year

This year people born on the 29th of February will not have a birthday. It is a quirk of the calendar system. Plenty on that in a year or three later. 

2 years ago

Here’s a chance to jump into history

Maine History Day is an annual event for students in grades 6 to 12 that promotes critical thinking skills through project-based learning. 

2 years ago

Addressing Madawaska’s economic sustainability

To the editor:
For nearly a century, the Fraser Paper mill has been a cornerstone of Madawaska’s economy. Its continued operation and profitability have largely depended on the duty-free import of Canadian pulp.

2 years ago

All are welcome to join this rally

To the editor:
There will be a peaceful Rally for Restoration on Saturday, March 1, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. on the sidewalk in front of Houlton’s Peace Pole in Monument Park. This is across the street from the Unitarian Church on Military Street.

2 years ago

Traveling to find your roots

Will you be traveling for genealogical research or tourism this year? Genealogists often want to visit their ancestral homelands or long to visit libraries or archives. 

2 years ago

Parisian French

La plupart de nous autres on eu le cerveau lavé (brainwashed). A un certain point dans notre vie, et même plusieurs fois dans notre vie, on a été dit qu’on parle pas vraiment français ou qu’on parle pas le bon français ou même qu’on parle pas le français de Paris.

2 years ago

The importance of guarding the guardians

To the editor:

On Feb. 6, the Senate gathered to vote on the confirmation of Russell Vought, a key author of project 2025 who believes the powers of the president should be virtually unlimited.

2 years ago

Our greatest strength

It never ceases to amaze me how God tends to inspire us. Since the election of Donald Trump, a couple of Scripture passages have taken on new life and meaning for me and, more than likely, for many people.