Opinion

1 week ago

Appreciates animal freedom bill

To the editor:

I recently read an online article about an animal rights group that broke into a Wisconsin biomedical research facility and rescued 22 beagles that were being used for animal laboratory testing.

1 week ago

Enough already

To the editor:
The County’s story, “National parks educator hired as Houlton’s rec director” (April 8, 2026) started well. An enthusiastic Crystal Lewis has been selected as the town’s next rec director.

1 week ago

Platner gets the health care crisis

To the editor:
I am supporting Graham Platner for U.S. Senate. One of the many issues that I agree with Graham on is the need to fix our broken health care system and his support for a Medicare-for-all type system.

1 week ago

Collins has delivered for clean water

To the editor:
No one has done more for Maine’s rivers and lakes since Sen. Edmund Muskie authored the Clean Water Act than Sen. Susan Collins.

1 week ago

Joining mental health workers with police

To the editor:
In April, our state Legislature is going to deliberate on the state’s budget. One of the legislative documents that is awaiting to be funded this session is LD 298: An Act to Employ Mental Health Personnel Within the Maine State Police.

1 week ago

Protecting the climate

To the editor:
In January 2024, just after the two historical havoc-wreaking storms, I was an intern with the Department of Environmental Protection.

3 weeks ago

Celebrating the origins of our community

As the City of Presque Isle celebrates America’s 250th this year, it is perhaps timely to ponder the origins of our community especially in April. 

4 weeks ago

Shattered sense of safety

To the editor:
I love my state. I grew up in Madawaska until middle school, then moved to central Maine and now live in Portland. I have always felt safe.