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The Mother’s Day gift

He saw her from across the aisle, her familiar face now showing the effects of many years of hard work and worry. He panicked at first, wondering if he should turn rapidly in the opposite direction, park his shopping cart neatly in the corner, and walk directly out of the exit doors and climb into his car, never looking back.

Patois: Last of the letter C

L'beau temps est arrivée enfin. Ca fait du bien s'promener d'hôre pi même prendre un p'tit somme su' l'peron. J'vous souhaite un printemps beau et chaud pi j'me souhaite la même chôse. Voici l'reste de la lettre C:

Credit where it’s due

To the editor: Some observations on James Chasse’s letter “Biden is a real American.”

Seeing behind the mask

She greeted me with enthusiasm, her face mask a thick white line under brown, clear eyes. "Good afternoon and welcome."

Biden is a real American

To the editor: Mr. Lou Ouellette’s letter of April 21 is simply full of misinformation and untruths concerning our very proficient and efficient President Joe Biden, who I believe is a humongous improvement over the monumental debacle that was Donald Trump.

Helping rural students succeed

Helping students achieve their education and career goals has long been a priority for me. I recently introduced two bipartisan bills aimed at helping students -- especially first-generation college students and those from rural communities -- pursue higher education, complete their degrees or earn their credentials, and have satisfying work lives.

Biden not responsible for everything

To the Editor: Regarding Lou Ouellette’s latest letter: Mr. Ouellette says President Biden is responsible for the rise in gas prices. In fact, gas prices started rising late last year, under Trump, and have continued an upward trend, not because of Biden but because of market forces -- supply and demand.

Calendar confusion

In my last column I wrote about some of the issues you may run into when it comes to dating. I discussed the various calendars and the days dropped from the calendar in 1582 in order to bring the human calendar into sync with the natural seasons.

Administration policies are questionable

To the editor: Here we are just a few weeks into Biden's administration and have thus far witnessed gas price increases, layoff increases, tax increases, convict releases, and surges of illegals storming our southern borders at the invitation and consent of smiling Joe.

Recapturing the promise of youth

I cannot help but wonder when I will actually grow up. When will I abandon my love for soft rock music, limit my wardrobe, give away all of my beautiful jewelry, sell my PT Cruiser, donate my many books, learn to pass up the occasional cheeseburger, and accept the fact that Bigfoot may not exist after all? Hopefully never, my friends.

Conservation and preservation, Part 2

The first Earth Day, a “teach-in,” was April 22, 1970. The purpose was to put legal and regulatory environmental protections on the federal agenda through an increase in public awareness.

Patois, dictons, metaphores: lettre C continué

Poisson d'avril! Ont aimais tu donc ça jouer des tours a nos parents pi a nos ami(e)s quand on étais jeune pi moins jeunes. Mais moué j'appris que, si tu fait un coup a quelqu'un, y von souvent te rendre ton coup 10 fois pire que toué t'a faite!

Confusing dates

Even experienced genealogists are sometimes confused and frustrated by issues with dating. I’m not talking about your granddaughter’s new boyfriend. I’m talking about what you can run across researching in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

What is protesting too much?

To the editor: Paul Cyr called my letter in the Times “Calling for compromise and equality” on March 31, 2021, “Walter Crean’s latest letter on racism.” The last paragraph of his response deserves a bit of attention.

Meeting the transportation needs of disabled veterans

Our nation owes American veterans an enormous debt, one that can never truly be repaid. Honoring our commitment to those who served our nation in uniform involves continuing to support them when they return home and meeting the needs of veterans who are disabled.

Madawaska boy’s kindness and values a credit

To the editor: Thank you for printing "Madawaska boy rescues injured pigeon, sets it free after rehab" on the front page of your March 31 issue.

Paddlin’ on

After 44 years of dedicated service managing two of Maine’s most iconic rivers, I am calling it a career. I began my profession as an assistant ranger right out of the University of Maine as green as they come.

Protesting too much

To the editor: Re: Walter Crean’s latest letter on racism. I decided to conduct an experiment to test his theory. At 9 a.m. I sat down with a clock in front of the TV and turned Fox News on. I let one minute go by waiting to see if the racism issue would come up.

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