4 years ago Modernize wildlife management To the Editor; As the pandemic forces global changes towards animals, Maine remains in the dark as the global pandemic rages.
4 years ago Consequences for Trump’s action To the Editor; As a former kindergarten teacher, I emphasized the value of respecting others, kindness and truth-telling.
4 years ago Farmer’s recent column To the Editor; I am finding less substance, and more partisanship, in each new column by David Farmer.
4 years ago The power of the mask in preventing covid transmission To the Editor; As a health care provider, several months ago I was examining an elderly patient who was quite ill with cough and shortness of breath.
4 years ago I fear for our democracy While sheltering in place, I have more time to brood over what is causing me so much anxiety and sadness, which I feel the need to share.
4 years ago Yes on Question 3 in Penobscot County To the Editor; The 38 dedicated and professionally trained emergency dispatchers that I work with at the Penobscot Regional Communications Center (PRCC) need your help on July 14 to be able to perform our jobs — which are to keep the residents of Penobscot County safe.
4 years ago Vote for candidates who will make a difference To the Editor; Friends and neighbors, I am not involved in politics for popularity, vanity, or the “honor” of having some title.
4 years ago Trump’s wall To the Editor; Hundreds of blue and white Trump signs now litter the lawns and roads of Piscataquis County.
4 years ago Center Theatre reopening Friday To the Editor; After almost four months we couldn’t be happier to have the Center Theatre reopening on Friday, July 10.
4 years ago Support communications center upgrades To the Editor; At the Penobscot County Commissioners meeting of May 12, commissioners unanimously approved seeking support from the voters of Penobscot County to replace the radio infrastructure for your Regional Communications Center.
4 years ago U.S. Sen. Collins has helped Maine weather the COVID-19 storm To the Editor; As the state senator from Washington County, I am greatly appreciative of the work U.
4 years ago Yes on 1 will start making rural high speed internet a reality To the Editor; Maine has the opportunity in the upcoming primary to bridge the “Digital Divide” and start to enable all communities large and small to have access to high speed internet.
4 years ago Writing in support of Ward To the Editor; I am writing in support of Jenny Ward as a candidate for Piscataquis County Commissioner in District 3.
4 years ago Extra month to hunt is nothing to celebrate To the Editor; Giving hunters an additional month to impale deer with their arrows is no reason to celebrate.
4 years ago The speaker who did nothing To the Editor; Recently on Maine Public Radio’s Maine Calling, Speaker Sara Gideon said that a hurdle to going back into session is getting Republicans and Democrats to agree to return.
4 years ago Lynch withdraws as county commissioner candidate To The Editor; Due to various constraints, I have withdrawn from the 2020 campaign for Piscataquis County Commissioner, District 2 on the July 14 primary election.
4 years ago Electing Dr. Evans is a good place to start To the Editor; If there was ever a time when medical knowledge matters, this is the time.