To the Editor:    Some fascinating research in 2006 by Drew Westen examined what exactly happens inside our brains when we receive new information that doesn’t fit with our world view.

To the Editor:    The people of Maine endured a political firestorm in this past legislative session from the Democrats.

To the Editor:    This fall, Congress has an important opportunity to create jobs and grow the economy by passing a long-term, comprehensive Food, Farm and Jobs Bill.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     I’ve never been a big fan of Black Friday.

To the Editor:    AARP applauds the recently published opinion editorial by Sen.

Family SearcherBy Nina Brawn     I was talking to my latest class about the coincidences that seem to occur more often than usual in family history research.

It’s that time of year! To the Editor:    Every year around this time in November you may have noticed collection jars popping up around town with the monies collected going to local Christmas projects.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     Nov.

SENIOR MATTERSBy Lesley Fernow    Good news for Piscataquis County!  With funding from the Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF), the Charlotte White Center will convene a diverse group of stakeholders over the coming year to develop a strategic plan for improving and increasing home- and community-based resources.

Family SearcherBy Nina Brawn     I recently read an article about converting your paperwork to digital form that you can easily share by computer.

SAD 41 disagrees with state’s interpretation of Cook School changes Editor’s note: The following letter was addressed to Nancy Perkins, chair of the State Board of Education and officials with SAD 41 also wanted to share the information with our readers.

To the Editor:    In last week’s Observer, we had a new installment in the ongoing letter-writing campaign which urges your readers to vote against the proposed Rights-Based Ordinances.

To the Editor:    Something that has been bothering me lately is that people in Dover-Foxcroft have been littering more and more.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     Voters have spoken loud and clear in the People’s Republic of Portland.

To the Editor:    The Sebec Village Associates wish to thank the local business and individuals who supported their many fund-raising events this year.

To the Editor:    There are some people that think the greatest threat to children’s welfare is living in poverty.

Shotgun approach to stopping highway is flawed strategy To the Editor:    Several weeks ago (on Oct.

By Mike LangeStaff Writer     A popular Facebook page about the town of Dexter cropped up a while back, and I readily joined the 900-plus members.