To the Editor; Fifty years ago this week, a newlywed couple left their South Portland roots for Piscataquis County.

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.

To the Editor; Community health centers are the backbone of our nation’s primary health care system.

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.

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.

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.

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.

To the Editor; Eastern Maine Development Corp.

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).

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.

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.

To the Editor; Our current power companies have failed to do good for Maine people.

To the Editor; I was the county road agent for a few years for Piscataquis County.

To the Editor; My name is Joel Vail.

To the Editor; The debt ceiling crisis is, perhaps, the greatest self-made crisis in our history.

To the Editor;  Trails are vitally important to the business and tradition of guiding in Maine by providing access to the places we take clients.

To the Editor; Recently the Bangor Daily News published Susan Young’s column citing a need for child care investment.

To the Editor; We have some people that think the greatest threat to children’s welfare is living in poverty.