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Family politics not always a straight line

These days we seem to have never-ending election cycles. Do you know your ancestors’ political leanings?

Susan, Susan where art thou?

Time again to reflect on [U.S. Sen.] Susan Collins’ woefully uncharacteristic vote to appoint [Brett] Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court.

E.A. Williams cartoon — May 22, 2019

E.A. Williams cartoon for May 22, 2019

Family politics not always a straight line

These days we seem to have never-ending election cycles. Do you know your ancestors’ political leanings?

Champions in the fight against Alzheimer’s

Mary Dysart Hartt’s husband, Mike, was 58 when she began noticing things did not seem quite right. Daily tasks like running the tractor became challenging for him and fender benders became more frequent.

Bob the Builder I am not, but I try

I’ve decided I need to make it official. I’m going to become (drumroll, please) a handyman (err, woman).

Book on Trump has answers some seek

To the editor: I was bemused, to say the least by Walter Crean’s letter challenging James Chasse’s recent letters to your fine publication.

Letter writer’s retort was spot on

After perusing the latest issues of your fine publication, I initially prepped and cleansed my verbal firearms to return fire to Mr. Chasse of St Agatha and Mr. Cyr of Madawaska. I was chomping at the bit for the retaliation I wished to fire off.

E. A. Williams cartoon — May 15, 2019

E. A. Williams cartoon — May 15, 2019

First editorial ever published in St. John Valley Times

Editor’s note: The following was the first editorial ever written for the St. John Valley Times when the paper was founded in 1957. It was written by the founders, Joseph Falter and Emile Genest, and published in the first edition on Oct. 2, 1957.

Opinions can be held blindly by members of all parties

In his letter to the Times 4/10/19, Mr. Chasse defined demagogue and then proceeded to blame Trump, white evangelical Christians and the GOP Republican party for all the problems in the universe.

Flagging for review

Maine will be having a banner year in 2020 as we celebrate our bicentennial. But we’re perplexed by the need for a new or different flag to ring in our 200th anniversary.

Trump policies negatively affecting County

Regarding today’s article in the FF and BDN on the MDOT calling off $45 million worth of infrastructure projects in Maine, including three here in The County, this is a direct result of Trump’s tariff wars.

Fighting over vaccines may be the wrong cure

Intelligence and stupidity are funny things.

Full sigh of relief

You may recall the sigh of relief, with respect to flooding, was not complete last column, since the lakes were still high.

Protecting health care for rural Mainers

Your zip code shouldn’t determine your access to health care. But in rural Maine, emergency medical services are barely getting by while hospitals struggle to keep their doors open.

Lady Justice not as impartial as she should be

To the editor: I’ve always seen the concept of justice personified in the blindfolded statue of a lady holding a scale and a sword.

Citizenship clues may become trickier

There’s a lawsuit in the courts now regarding whether it’s legal to ask a person’s citizenship status in the upcoming U.S. Census. Historically, the question of whether a resident was an “alien,” naturalized, or when they came to this country has been asked in censuses back to the first one in 1790. But in today’s political climate it’s much trickier than it was in prior years.

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