11 years ago Influence peddling and mining To the editor: Lance Tapley from The Maine Center for Public Interest Reporting recently revealed in a variety of news outlets likely ethical violations of two of the most influential proponents for mining Bald Mountain.
11 years ago Memorial Day a time for reflection To the Editor; Yet another Memorial Day has slipped into history, and the memories of the fallen have, once again, been rekindled.
11 years ago The perils of TPP By Mike LangeStaff Writer The Trans-Pacific Partnership or TPP is one of those rare bills before Congress that’s hated equally by hard-right conservatives and left-leaning liberals.
11 years ago May we forever remember By Congressman Bruce Poliquin (R-Maine) This past Monday, with deep gratitude, we remembered the brave men and women in uniform who made the ultimate sacrifice for our great Country.
11 years ago Tracing our Canadian roots I have found no Canadian ancestry in my own genealogy, so it sometimes amazes me how many people around here have French/Canadian ancestors, my husband included.
11 years ago Need for accountability To the Editor; There has been a lot of concern among the taxpayers in Sangerville about the proposed increase in the SAD 4 budget.
11 years ago Disaster looming for older people and their families To the editor; If the Legislature fails to act to protect core community supports for older Mainers, the home-based care system in Maine may fail, leaving vulnerable older adults in need of critical care with nowhere to turn.
11 years ago Three cats are enough By Mike LangeStaff Writer People often ask me why I’m still working past normal retirement age.
11 years ago A Memorial Day – A time for remembrance By Jan Dolcater As we approach the long weekend for Memorial Day, I ask that you consider what significance that day has for you and your family.
11 years ago Why ‘Deflategate’ upsets us By Mike LangeStaff Writer Some people are making a ton of money from Deflategate.
11 years ago Parks comparison apples to oranges To the Editor: Recently arguments for developing a national park east of Baxter State Park with land donated by Roxanne Quimby have relied on two studies done by Headwaters Economics (HE).
11 years ago Disturbing cuts to mental health care To the Editor: As a concerned citizen and community mental health volunteer, I am all too familiar with the limitations of the mental health system in Maine and across the nation.