6 months ago Why I joined the ‘No Labels’ party To the Editor; I am so frustrated with the politics in Washington that for the first time in 42 years I have changed my political party affiliation.
7 months ago Thank you for the flowers To the Editor; Driving through Dover Foxcroft we get to enjoy amazing flowers.
7 months ago We should say no to proposed mine in Katahdin region To the Editor; I am deeply worried about Wolfden Resources’ interest in mining at Pickett Mountain near Mt.
7 months ago Concerned about proposed Picket Mountain mine To the Editor; As a long-time resident of the Katahdin area, I have very deep concerns about the Pickett Mountain mining project proposed near Patten.
7 months ago Memories of Moosehead Lake To the Editor; Fifty years ago this week, a newlywed couple left their South Portland roots for Piscataquis County.
7 months ago Concerned about mining proposal To the Editor; I write to express my concern that the water quality, fisheries and outdoor economy of the Katahdin Region are once again at risk of permanent degradation.
8 months ago Celebrate community health centers To the Editor; Community health centers are the backbone of our nation’s primary health care system.
8 months ago Do more to discourage illegal fish stocking To the Editor; Concerning the recent story about bass and bass tournaments: I think bucket stockers have ruined a tradition in Maine releasing illegal species, including but not limited to bass.
9 months ago Golden using women’s rights as a pawn To the Editor; Jared Golden’s vote for the National Defense Authorization Act was also a vote to make it more difficult for women in the military to obtain reproductive health care.
9 months ago Prioritize the health and safety of Maine kids To the Editor; In response to the recent Bangor Daily News column from the owner of Leadbetter’s store regarding ending the sale of flavored tobacco products, the author states that passing this legislation “won’t stop people from buying their favorite flavored tobacco products.
9 months ago Older adults should not foot the bill for solar incentives To the Editor; AARP Maine is urging everyone who relies on Central Maine Power or Versant Power for their electricity to contact their state senators and ask them to pass LD 1347 and reform the state’s net energy billing program.
9 months ago The right word choices? To the Editor; This letter is in reference to the June 23 front page article that appeared in the Piscataquis Observer, “Iconic Summer Eatery to reopen with new name” by Valerie Royzman (staff writer).
9 months ago Bill would ensure Maine Veterans Homes continue today and tomorrow To the Editor; I’m writing today as a veteran and past board member and chairperson of Maine Veterans’ Homes to urge our state legislators to sustainably fund the six MVH homes which Maine veterans and their families call “home.
10 months ago Vote with your grandkids’ interests in mind To the Editor; As people contemplate which candidates to support in the upcoming elections, it is vital they vote for their grandchildren’s interests, not their own.
10 months ago Vote for Pine Tree Power To the Editor; Our current power companies have failed to do good for Maine people.
10 months ago The cost of maintaining county roads To the Editor; I was the county road agent for a few years for Piscataquis County.