Opinion

2 years ago

Free tax filing help is coming

To the editor:

The County team of the AARP Tax Aide program has offered free tax assistance to the elderly, low-income people and families, and others who might need assistance for more than 20 years.

2 years ago

Escaping the winter doldrums

Once the excitement of the holidays has passed, it’s easy to slip into the winter doldrums. Ice, snow and cold often mean people tend to stay home and hunker down. It’s easy to do as little as possible.

2 years ago

La vie nous parle

Nous avons vue un autre Jour de l’an; un autre Valentin; un autre semaine sainte; au autre mercredi des cendres.

2 years ago

Founders formed the Pioneer Club

In 1915, Elisha Parkhurst, one of the most successful farmers of his time in the Presque Isle area, held a dinner at his house on Church Street in Presque Isle to which he invited nine old friends.  

2 years ago

Bringing down walls

When genealogists discover they can’t proceed further in their research into a family or individual, they call it hitting a brick wall. As we start the new year, let’s look at a couple of tips to help you make progress with your own brick walls.

2 years ago

Appreciates Social Security rule

To the editor:
I want to thank Sen. Susan Collins for her leadership in co-authoring the Social Security Fairness Act.

2 years ago

Honoring Dr. Cary

To the editor:
Thank you for joining us today as we dedicate this monument on behalf of our medical staff to commemorate the 100th anniversary of Cary Medical Center and the gracious gift bestowed to the City of Caribou 100 years ago by our namesake, Dr. Jefferson Cary.