Opinion

4 months ago

Why does my dog bark?

You never want your dog to totally hush if they are trying to alert you to danger. But you can teach them to calm down by responding to the alert and telling them they are good for alerting you.

4 months ago

The clock

The small bungalow was constructed close to the edge of the lake. Lines of lush marigolds, pansies, tiny rose bushes and a scattering of geraniums were on the lawn.

4 months ago

An ode to mothers

Mother’s Day is in the future. Motherhood is something of which men can only stand in awe as a whole world unknown thrives.

4 months ago

On Greenland and more

To the editor:
On April 22, another naughty Trump letter found its way into the letters section of our favorite northern Maine weekly.

4 months ago

Appreciates energy advocacy

To the editor:
As a former state representative from Aroostook County, I’ve long understood that energy policy isn’t abstract.

4 months ago

Help from ‘Roots Tech’

Roots Tech, the world’s largest family history celebration, has now ended, but you still have time to access many of the sessions online for free. 

4 months ago

Etre bilingue et trilingue

Studies show that bilingual people have better concentration, better problem solving skills, are more creative, have a better vocabulary, better test scores, better communication skills, better memory, are mentally stronger longer, and have better financials.

4 months ago

In support of Platner

To the editor:
I am supporting Graham Platner for the U.S. Senate because he understands that one of the major problems facing our country is its extreme income inequality.

5 months ago

Reaching out

The elderly woman ahead of me seemed to be struggling with the quarters strewn all around the card reader.