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Fishing with Dad

I was twelve when my family moved into the lodge on the western shore of Umsaskis Lake. The lodge set up on a high bank overlooking the lake. My siblings and I would spend the next five summers exploring the outdoors there.

Historic May snowstorm

Snowstorms which are remembered down through the generations are sometimes described as having been the heaviest in the memory of "the oldest living inhabitant.” I've always liked that line, and it was actually used a couple of Saturdays ago, on, of all days, the 9th day of May.

Looking at available COVID-19 resources

We are not out of the woods yet, but we can see some light. Still, as we continue to navigate this unusual time, I wanted to share some updates and resources that may be helpful.

Let’s rethink views of older Americans

Society must capitalize on the experience and judgment, gained through years of living, by this large segment of our population. Not to do so would be to miss out on a wealth of resources.

Ca pourais être pire

En tous cas, voici un poême d'amour pour notre belle Vallée Saint-Jean.

Thunderstorm clouds can give important clues to their danger

Thunderstorms can be captivating, putting on one of Nature's most compelling displays.

Absolute irony

Truly worthy of your publication's following is the published essence of an ongoing debate between our own left-wing political extremes: Ross Paradis, Fort Kent, and the more conservative rationality of those of the “right.”

Restaurants deserve targeted state relief

The COVID-19 crisis has impacted us all in a multitude of ways. We’ve seen iconic small businesses closing their doors, schools sending students home to learn online and public events come to a standstill since the CDC issued its directive to maintain social distancing.

Testing is important

[President] Trump said this about testing for COVID: The swabs, he said, "can be done easily by the governors themselves. Mostly it's cotton. It's not a big deal, you can get cotton easily, but if they can't get it, we will take care of it."

Demanding action on unemployment benefits

All across the state, Mainers are worried about how they are going to continue to make ends meet. This is true whether they are one of the thousands of Mainers out-of-work through no fault of their own or a small business owner who had to shut their doors for the sake of public health. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned our world upside down, ground our economy to a halt and threatened the financial security of hardworking families.

Spring, as The County defines it

So I asked, "When does spring arrive?" It was both fun and fascinating to read all of your different "definitions” of when the season arrives for you.

Just my opinion

Here in Maine, we are in the extremely capable hands of Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control, who provides us with his daily COVID-19 updates and statistics in a calm, intelligent, sincerely empathetic manner.

Looking at myself first

In politics I may strive to change others. In prayer I may be made to look at myself and my own behavior first.

A disposable mask idea

For some of your readers who may be looking for a simple way to make disposable masks, I found an easy solution.

Successful spring fishing: a weighty subject

There is one proven tactic that will increase an angler’s odds of putting a bait near more fish and therefore producing more action -- weight.

A word on the COVID-19 crisis

For many of us, the days since COVID-19 entered Maine have felt like an alternate reality. As with any transition in life, it’s important that we take some time to reflect on what’s changed, and to remember all the things that have stayed the same.

E.A. Williams Cartoon: Something extra in the basement …

Trampling on our rights

As an Aroostook County business owner, I ask: How long do you think the people of the state of Maine and the United States will tolerate their rights being trampled?

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