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The government wants to pay you for having kids

By Matthew Gagnon This week, House Democrats — on the heels of a similar proposal by Republican Sen.

Republicans should welcome governor’s compromise on tax conformity

By David Farmer Republicans haven’t realized it yet, but Gov.

Failure of responsibility

To the Editor; As a resident and voter in Piscataquis County, I expect elected representatives to operate with transparency and for the benefit of all the county residents.

PPP has been crucial to Maine’s economy

Help set priorities for planning in Moosehead Lake region

To the Editor; The Moosehead Lake region represents what I love most about Maine: It’s a place of endless outdoor opportunities — hiking, ATVing, cross-country skiing, ice fishing, and more — and it supports some of our state’s biggest economic drivers like the forests products industry and tourism.

Spirit of Maine Freedom of Access Act

To the Editor; The Maine Freedom of Access Act declares that the public proceedings of “any board, commission, agency or authority of any county, municipality, school district or any regional or other political or administrative subdivision … must be open to the public and any person must be permitted to attend a public proceeding.

County Republican committee stands with commissioners’ resolution

To the Editor; The Piscataquis County Republican Committee affirms the sentiment of the Resolution of Protest passed by the Piscataquis County Commissioners on Jan.

DNA changes

By Nancy Battick I recently was notified that my DNA origins had changed.

Reflections upon losing a third of myself

By Matthew Gagnon In the spring of 2020, as all of us began working from home during the early stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, I found myself in need.

Here’s an idea on the $1.9 trillion COVID relief plan. Let the Senate vote on its components

By David Farmer Ten Republicans broke ranks with their colleagues to try to cut a deal with President Joe Biden on a COVID-19 relief bill.

My kind of Republican Party

To the Editor; I agree with Matt Gagnon in his column, “How Biden can unify U.

Intellectual consistency

To the Editor; Gov.

Watch where we step

To the Editor; The recent back and forth about the county commissioners throwing stones at Gov.

What will happen next time?

To the Editor; The president’s behavior on Jan.

Ballot box the only remaining option for wildlife advocates

To the Editor; Thank you for the opportunity to respond to V.

‘Ballot box biology’ is derisive

To the Editor; I am a private citizen who advocates for wolves.

Janet Mills is kicking small businesses when they’re down

By Matthew Gagnon Imagine for a moment that you are on a boat in the middle of the ocean.

We’ve got to do everything, and more, to stop the pandemic

By David Farmer Yes, and … “Yes, and” is a principle of improvisational comedy that actors use to guide how they build on ideas through the act.

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