By Laurie Osher As we see images of the extent of Hurricane Ian’s destruction in Florida, we know that we are observing the kind of climate change impact that scientists have long predicted.

By Matthew Gagnon To the surprise of no one, this week we learned that students nationwide and here in Maine have experienced significant setbacks in their education in the past two years.

By Sally Farrand The two main economic engines in the Moosehead region are tourism and residential development.

Ethanol gas is hard on small engines, chain saws, outboard motors, snowmobiles, lawn mowers, weed whackers and the like.

To the Editor; During our Governor’s inaugural address, she stated, “This is Maine, not Washington.

To the Editor; I am excited for the opportunity to cast my vote for Kim Boucher for Penobscot County treasurer this November.

To the Editor; When you are confronted by the voting ballot this fall, you need to be familiar with all of the candidates, not just the names that you’ve seen on the roadsides.

To the Editor; Years ago, Dr.

By Chris Sargent The morning’s hunt had been uneventful up to that point.

To the Editor; I like honesty and I like dependability.

By Nancy Battick If you have an ancestor in colonial New England, you may discover that ancestor served on a jury.

By Matthew Gagnon In any election year, news coverage and commentary is dominated by talk of the “big-ticket races” that are the highest profile, and the most contested.

To the Editor; It is my pleasure to endorse Chad Perkins in his run for the Legislature (District 31).

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To the Editor; This fall, we have a rare opportunity to choose a candidate for governor who has spent his life helping people as a medical doctor instead of playing politician.

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By Matthew Gagnon It is now mid-October and the campaign season has begun in earnest.