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Twilight’s first gleaming

Maine is the easternmost state in the U.S., and as such, it receives the sun's first rays, every single day of the year. But exactly where in our state do those first rays land? Well, that changes, depending on the time of the year.

The other side of the story

To the editor: Below are some of the comments Mr. Chasse mentioned in his latest letter to the Times, Aug. 7, 2019, “Christianity takes a turn.”

Young Mainers help to lead fight for diabetes cure

Diagnosed just before she turned 2 years old, Ruby Anderson, a 9-year-old girl from Yarmouth, does not remember living without Type 1 diabetes. She is determined to keep a positive attitude, however, and has worked to raise awareness at her school and is an advocate for Type 1 diabetes research.

E. A. Williams cartoon — August 21, 2019

E. A. Williams cartoon — August 21, 2019

SAD 27 needs to revamp budget

To the editor: They're at it again (increase,increase), even with decreased enrollment and teachers in SAD 27.

Conclusion de P’tit Jean

Tous d'un coup, Gros Gris ouvre un oeille pi y dit, "Vite, P'tite Jean! Y faut s'sauver toute suite. Meque l'vieux magicien ouaie que shu pas mort, y va nous tuer tous 'es deux!"

Wanted: license to drive

After yet another white-knuckle trip to work, something has become clear: I need to go to driving school.

The taint of slavery

There’s no real accounting for what one’s ancestors did well before one was born, but the taint can linger if it’s bad enough. Slave-ownership is a for instance. One can account for it by noting that it existed somewhere in the family lineage.

No one wants to prepare for winter on hot summer days

If you are like me, it’s easy to think these sweaty days will never end.

The 48 percent solution

So there you are, on a sunny summer day, pondering which great County hike you are going to enjoy.! You check the weather and see that the humidity is 48 percent, so you know it won’t feel muggy while hiking, right? Wrong!

Jesus was a Liberal Democrat and a Socialist

Jesus was a Liberal Democrat and a Socialist. The defining message of the four Christian Gospels and of Jesus himself was this: helping the poor; healing the sick; clothe the naked; feed the hungry; uplift the underdog; care of children; distribute wealth; be mindful of immigrant and stranger in your land; etc.

The ‘real traitors’ to America

Mr. (James) Chasse (Trump’s attitude smacks of treason-6/26/19) needs to spare the readers of the Valley Times his frequent monotonous and vacuous political commentaries.

Collins delivers for the County again

Senator Susan Collins has once again proven that she is working for the people of Maine by securing funding to fix the bridge that connects Madawaska to Edmunston, New Brunswick.

Events like Potato Blossom Festival highlight The County’s best

Each year, the Potato Blossom Festival exceeds expectations and attracts visitors from all around the state and country.

Increasing access to high-speed internet in rural Maine

When Americans first began using the Internet a quarter century ago, they typically accessed online content using home phone lines via modems capable of downloading data at speeds too slow even to support MP3-quality streaming music.

On skyr, cold tea and oatmeal

I highly recommend skyr, cold tea and oatmeal as a diet. Seriously, I have some idea if this works, but in light of the present situation, it will have to suffice.

On the Allagash Wilderness Waterway: High Bank Campsite

There is a campsite located on the northern shore of Telos Lake called High Bank. It is one the nicest sites on the entire Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW).

DNA, surnames trace history’s path

In my last column I dealt with family associations. There are other types of associations which can also prove of immense value including DNA studies.

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