Opinion

4 months ago

The hope chest

Within my mother’s cedar chest are many treasures: baby shoes from both of her children, colored pictures that run outside the lines, a silk blanket from Japan, old photos of my parents when their love was powerful and sweet at the same time

4 months ago

Music in your history

When we’re writing our family history we focus on dates, vital records and names of family members. But there’s more to add to complete the picture of a family’s life. 

4 months ago

Thank you for supporting Caribou

To the Editor,
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Sen. Susan Collins for securing $3.2 million for the Caribou Utilities District’s wastewater infrastructure project.

5 months ago

A historic reflection

While the winters up here are known for their length and treachery, there is such beauty in the stillness of a freshly fallen snow upon the library grounds.

5 months ago

Legal vs. illegal immigration

To the editor:
When people speak of immigration for some reason, they fail to make a distinction between legal and illegal immigration.

5 months ago

The mad king

To the editor:
“King Donald’s” tariff war is an economic failure. One purpose of the tariffs was to encourage the creation of American manufacturing jobs.

5 months ago

ICE situation brings sadness

To the editor: 
I am heartbroken and enraged at the violent actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Customs and Border Protection against immigrants and citizens in Maine, Minnesota and across the country.

5 months ago

Not sold on data centers

To the editor:
As a relatively new County resident, it has been wonderful to learn more about this beautiful, close-knit community.

5 months ago

ICE should be abolished

To the editor:

We now have the report of two whistleblowers who have proof that Immigration and Customs Enforcement training tells its agents that they can break into any house they want to without a warrant,