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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.

Time to embrace renewal

Large cellophane-wrapped, multicolored baskets overflowed with marshmallow chicks, chocolate bunnies, jelly beans that sparkled like precious gems, lime-green grass, and Cadbury eggs that were way too sweet and perfectly messy.

Helping preserve the waterway

The Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation, founded in 2011, is a group of dedicated volunteers who are interested in enhancing the wilderness character of the waterway, protecting its environment, preserving its historic and cultural values and fostering knowledge and understanding of the waterway.

Calling for compromise and equality

To the editor: Every time you turn on the television there seems to be somebody blaming racism for one thing or another. It seems that racial disparity is running rampant in our country. It seems the theme is that if you’re white you are automatically a racist, if you are a minority you are automatically a victim.

Advocating for gun owners in The County

I have always supported our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. Over the course of my three years as your state representative, I have proposed and supported several pieces of legislation to support gun owners.

Employees met crisis head-on

If an organization was going to choose a year to recognize the contributions employees are making, this is the year. COVID-19 has challenged us all to find new ways to do things and change, and adjust, and change again when necessary.

Gun fetish

To the editor: Merriam-Webster defines a fetish as “…an object of irrational reverence or obsessive devotion.” It seems to me that many people fetish over guns.

None so blind as he who cannot see

During the course of my career, I had the privilege of meeting people from every possible walk of life all over the world, and each will forever hold a dear place within my portfolio of memories and lessons learned. One gentleman in particular has captivated my attention once again.

Asking for candidate support

To the editor: In lieu of the fact that the candidate forum for the three people running for the Fort Kent Town Council was canceled, I would like to tell you about my friend Brandon Dayton who is running for a seat on the council.

What’s in a (given) name?

When you’re working with early town records you’ll often encounter pages of family histories where the parents and children are listed with birth dates.

Expanding high-speed internet access in rural Maine

As a native of Aroostook County, I know how important high-speed Internet is to the vitality of rural communities. From spurring job creation to supporting telemedicine to allowing online classes, access to broadband unlocks almost endless benefits and possibilities.

Questioning Van Buren’s police choice

To the editor: Van Buren closed the police station in December. Why? They say it’s because they cannot find anyone to hire. A nation with 7 percent unemployment cannot find an officer to employ?

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