10 years ago Rebuild the bulwark By Andy Torbett Ancient cities often built rings of fortifications around the outskirts of the cities, sometimes far beyond the city walls themselves, labyrinths meant to create confusing impenetrable barriers that could weaken the enemy’s onslaught before they reached the city.
10 years ago Think twice before you de-clutter I recently read an online post by Maureen Taylor “the photo detective.
10 years ago What’s behind the drug headlines? To the Editor; Ciudad Juarez is the murder capital of Mexico.
10 years ago No to minimum wage hike To the Editor; Back when oil prices were rising rapidly, all commodities went up in price accordingly.
10 years ago Senior housing at a crisis point To the Editor; Despite passage months ago, the Housing Bond funds earmarked for older Mainers in need of affordable housing have yet to be released.
10 years ago Fighting fraud Letter to the Editor; In her capacity as Chairman of the Aging Committee, U.
10 years ago Moosehead Lake wind project good for region To the Editior; I understand the concern of residents about a wind farm being developed by EverPower in the Moosehead Lake region, and I want to assure them that their voices are being heard, and ask them to consider a few things.
10 years ago Rebuild the bulwark By Andy Torbett Ancient cities often built rings of fortifications around the outskirts of the cities, sometimes far beyond the city walls themselves, labyrinths meant to create confusing impenetrable barriers that could weaken the enemy’s onslaught before they reached the city.
10 years ago 330 reasons to choose Fiberight for the region’s waste By Craig Stuart-Paul In choosing Fiberight to serve the region’s waste requirements for the coming decades the Municipal Review Committee looked to address three key questions: — What is the best choice for increasing recycling rates, protecting our environment and safeguarding our natural resources? — What is the best economic decision for MRC’s 187-member communities? — How do we develop regional infrastructure that will serve us reliably for the future, given the changing nature of the region’s trash? Having vetted 14 other proposals, MRC chose Fiberight to build a modern waste recycling facility in Hampden, one that includes gold standard organics recycling capability.
10 years ago Don’t trash PERC until you compare proposals for your trash By Bob Knudsen Missing from Brewer Mayor Bev Uhlenhake’s Jan.
10 years ago Farmers and ranchers: The original conservationists By Val Dolcini The modern environmental conservation movement is one that has brought awareness and conservation practices to many urban audiences.
10 years ago Red County Caucus endorses Ted Cruz To the Editor; The members of “The Red County Caucus” announce their endorsement for the Republican nomination in the 2016 Presidential election.
10 years ago It’s Derby Time, part deux! To the Editor; The ninth annual Moosehead Lake Togue Derby with Ricky Craven will resume on Friday, Feb.
10 years ago Keep roadways clear of snow To the Editor; When clearing your driveway of snow this winter, please do not leave that snow in the roadway.
10 years ago To end poverty, raise the minimum wage To the Editor; Minimum wage is not enough to live on and every day Mainers struggle to make ends meet.