The balance of economic power must be shifted back to the private sector. This can only be accomplished by offsetting the tax cuts with cuts to the size of government. We must shrink the size of government.

On the weekend of Oct. 13-15 author Ken Hatchette visited the Parish House Museum as his new book “More Than a Train Yard and a Whistle Stop: The Canadian Pacific Railway’s Brownville Division 1886 to 1963” was presented for the first time.

The General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC)/Miosac Club met Oct. 3 for a souper supper with 17 members and two guests.

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Harvey Weinstein is scum. Absolute scum. Unfortunately for countless women in Hollywood, the public at large is just now learning of his sick, twisted perversions, even though his behavior was, according to countless people inside the industry, an "open secret."

When Congress created the National Do-Not-Call list 14 years ago, its intent was to end the flood of unwelcome phone calls. Despite some initial success, phones are still ringing off the hook.

The Foxcroft Academy boys cross country team came in ninth place among a field of nine Class B schools with full squads at the 2017 Penobscot Valley Conference Championship on Oct. 14 at Orono High School. The Ponies scored 247 points at the meet.

Rep. Norman Higgins of Dover-Foxcroft has announced that he has unenrolled from the Republican Party and will represent his district as an independent.

Jack, about six feet tall, thin, wearing baggy blue jeans and gray t-shirt, stepped from his company van. With dark circles around his eyes, a left eye that drifted slightly, and chin length light brown hair, Jack resembled television actor David Carradine (Kung Fu).

Recently, the United Bikers of Maine (UBM)-Piscataquis County held a fundraising ride for the Charlotte White Center. The UBM-Piscataquis County heads out on the road for non-profit organizations throughout Piscataquis County and this time it was the Charlotte White Center’s turn.