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Hearing from people across Maine guides my work in Washington

During my time in Maine this summer, I visited all of the 16 counties in our state, hearing feedback from Maine people about the issues important to them, their families and their communities

Enrollment for 2018 health coverage under ACA starts Nov. 1

Health insurance coverage is, without a doubt, a hot topic in the national news right now.

Hurricane season heats up

Late last month, Hurricane Harvey inundated not only Houston, but, incredibly, an area the size of Maryland, with no location in that zone receiving less than 30 inches of rain.

Aroostook County Traffic Jam

50e anniversaire

J'ai été a ma 50e réunion de high school a Van Buren une couples de s'maines passées.

September is National Recovery Month

People take action and make changes to create recovery in their lives every day in Aroostook County.

The name John

OK, so I have the same middle name as Donald J. Trump. It’s John. I can’t help it. It’s on my Canadian birth certificate and I can’t help that either.

Publicizing criminal record of black man added to risks

A black man came to town. Then came the “racial” onslaughts. It appears that when an African American moved to Madawaska recently, he was required to register as a sexual offender and apparently had an extensive criminal record.

Latter-Day Saints Church will end its microfilm service

The Church of Latter-Day Saints has announced that huge changes are about to happen with their genealogical microfilm collections and the way they can be viewed by researchers.

Wet in Washington

On Friday, July 28, Washington, D.C., recorded more than 3 inches of rain in what turned out to be a pretty big deal, statistically speaking.

The last trump

It isn’t often I quote Scripture, but it’s one thing that brings me back to my youth when I toyed with the idea at the ripe old age of 12 of going into the ministry.

A distinct impression

I’m getting a very distinct impression that Maine’s small rural communities aren’t economically viable.

Cartoon of the week (week of July 26, 2017)

Celebrating the new Eastport Breakwater

With its marvelous parade, great food, fun, and friendships, Eastport is known for its memorable Fourth of July celebrations.

Hail? Yes …

Here in the County, we sometimes see ice in the summertime. And probably every County resident has seen it at one time or another.

Both sides of coin on Pelletier

I shall not allow either Paul A. Cyr or James Chasse to determine my view of the Pelletier Avenue controversy because I see two sides of the coin.

No place for Confederate flags in Houlton parade

From 1993 to 2006, I was a proud resident of Houlton, My children attended Houlton schools; many of my closest friends still live in Houlton or the surrounding towns.

E.A. Williams Cartoon — July 19, 2017

Editorial cartoon for July 19, 2017

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