Opinion

6 days ago

Artificial intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has exploded on the scene seemingly from nowhere. It’s generating a great deal of concern and fear. We’re hearing it’s either the greatest thing since the invention of sliced bread or the ultimate destructor of humankind. 

6 days ago

Considering fossil fuels

To the editor:

Shortly after taking office, Biden started his war on fossil fuels. He issued a moratorium on all new fossil fuel leasing on federal lands, according to Fox News and The Hill. In June 2021 a federal court struck down the moratorium.

6 days ago

Supporting Forest City Dam

To the editor:
I am writing to express the Woodie Wheaton Land Trust’s strong support for the proposed transfer of ownership of the Forest City Dam to the St. Croix International Waterway Commission.

2 weeks ago

Mars and The County’s solar system

In honor of Mars Day, which was March 5, and with the upcoming total solar eclipse to be viewable from our area on April 8, it is only fitting that one thinks about the Solar System Model going along U.S. Route 1 from Houlton to Presque Isle. 

2 weeks ago

Going back to grandstand’s roots

To the editor:
The grandstand at the Northern Maine Fair being condemned as unsafe and requiring replacement has been in the community discussions recently.

3 weeks ago

Thanks to Industrial Council

To the editor:

Having been on the [Presque Isle] Industrial Council for a few years, two of which were as chairperson of the board, I thought I would make a comment on the current news items.

3 weeks ago

Irish ties

I was recently asked about researching Irish ancestors in the “old country.”  With St. Patrick’s Day approaching in March, perhaps it’s a good time to offer advice about this.