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Time to feed the deer again

Soon the snow will come and so the deer will filter into town for something to eat. Here in Allagash, a handful of people will feed hundreds of deer thousands of pounds of grain to try to preserve what is left of our dwindling deer herd.

Musings on elections and previous letters

It is Election Day (finally!) as I write this, and I spent quite a bit of time the last few weeks campaigning for Jared Golden. I really hope that by the time you read this, Jared will be our new congressman.

Outraged that Trump missed ceremony marking end of WWI

When I got my edition of the Bangor Daily News on Veterans Day, I was struck by the front page picture of Trump standing alone, holding an umbrella, in front of grave markers at the Suresnes American Cemetery near Paris

Border Outpost: A history lesson

John Mack Faragher, the author of “A Great and Noble Scheme,” gave a presentation recently at UMFK on the deportation of the Acadians. I read the book years ago and am familiar with its contents, but it was good to hear two particular tenets of his work emphasized again.

Snowy or wet? (Should I fret?)

Daylight snow can have a tough time accumulating on roads at this time of year. When it does snow in mid-November, temperatures are often pretty close to the freezing mark of 32.

Honoring Maine’s Veterans

On this Veterans Day, it is my privilege to recognize and thank all of the men and women who have served in our armed forces for their commitment to our country.

A time to recognize all who served

Voici ceux du Maine que j’ai trouvé sur le Vietnam Wall avec des noms français

Deciphering old handwriting mysteries

When it comes to interpreting old handwriting most genealogists agree it’s a difficult task.

Time to boot out career Valley politician

As young adults in the St. John Valley, when we turned 18 and it was time to register to vote

The town that outlawed science – a fable

To the editor: There once was a small town by the name of Insanity, in the great state of Ignorance. The citizens, most of them descendants of immigrants from a small country in Europe 150 years past, were mostly of white Caucasian race.

Eliminate week of female moose hunt to aid herd

To the editor: Read an interesting story on Oct. 26 in the Bangor Daily News about ticks decimating New England moose. I have a question for Lee Kantar, the Maine Dept. of Inland Fisheries and wildlife’s moose biologist.

It’s snowing

“It’s snowing” or “Snowing in _____.” These are both good examples of good intentions, but insufficient info.

Vote Yes on Question 4 to support UMFK, UMPI and The County

When I began serving as a County Commissioner in 1989, Aroostook County had nearly 90,000 residents. Today, our population is closer to 70,000.

Voters should approve change to appointed County treasurer

Voters in Aroostook County will see a referendum question on the Nov. 6 ballot that is specific to the governance structure of Aroostook County.

Recovering records from history’s fires

I think fire is a genealogist’s worst enemy. Almost all of us have heard the dreaded words “the records were destroyed in a fire.”

Invest in Aroostook County’s future by voting Yes on Question 4

The demographics challenges in Aroostook County, like most of rural Maine, are amplified with an aging and smaller population.

Help state’s future by supporting Question 4

With candidates for Maine’s state and congressional offices commanding the airwaves and newspapers, it’s understandable that many people remain unaware of the important ballot questions that Maine voters will soon decide at the polls.

For strong, competitive Maine economy, vote Yes on Questions 4 and 5

Educate Maine, a business-led education organization, supports both Questions 4 and 5 on the November ballot.

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