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Group behavior

Ever since 2016, my question, “Why would voters vote against their self-interests,” has not been answered.

Informing public should be a priority

I am writing in response to the article in the St. John Valley Times on July 17 regarding the new public school.

Warning: Do not read all directions before using

Directions are helpful. Or not.

A reality check

It occurs to me that I haven’t contributed a column to the newspaper in a while. That doesn’t mean I haven’t written things. I have, but thought better of it; mostly items criticizing the latest Trumpian gaffe. The echo chamber can be deafening at times.

Before the snow flies

It’s a phrase we’ve all heard, and we’ve all used.

E. A. Williams cartoon — July 17, 2019

E. A. Williams cartoon — July 17, 2019

Setting up Madawaska fireworks fund for 2020 after succes

If you saw the fireworks show at the Birch Point Beach on the Fourth of July, I hope you enjoyed them. I bought the fireworks and put the shot together.

Finding history in family groups

Family associations can be great sources of material for genealogists. They range from informal reunions, where the descendants of a particular couple meet for a picnic once a year, to full-fledged organizations with dues and membership cards and newsletters.

The small guy/gal vs. bigger bullies

This morning, following my daily walk, I happened to sit down at the boat docks at the end of Long Lake. At the end of the lake stands a large, dead tree.

E. A. Williams cartoon — July 10, 2019

E. A. Williams cartoon — July 10, 2019

Big, bold skies

Here in The County, we have big, bold, beautiful skies, along with wonderful, wide-open views to distant hills and mountains, and, lucky for us, in thunderstorm season, our “big sky” makes it easier to spot important weather clues.

Fighting for good-paying jobs in Aroostook County

There is a lot of untapped potential in Aroostook County.

E. A. Williams cartoon — July 3, 2019

E. A. Williams cartoon — July 3, 2019

Murphy loves a do-it-yourselfer

If you ever doubt whether Murphy’s Law is a real thing, just plan a simple weekend project. Then you’ll see what the gods of Murphydom really think of us poor humans.

Mon 5 Cents

The traditional tale of Petit Jean, as told to me by Mr. Thadée Lausier of Grand Isle in the 1970s when I worked summers for Prof. Roger Paradis at UMFK, is 2,500 words long.

Is ‘The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump” book just Trump bashing?

In Paul Cyr’s response to one of my letters, Paul says “Yes Walter, surprisingly, many answers are found in books.’’

Nothing ‘unified’ about Site Selection Committee meeting

Thoughts of Thanksgiving are always pleasant to remember when the emphasis is on a group of people putting their differences aside and uniting at the table as a unified body of participants.

Finding the answers in books

I had to respond to Walter Crean’s latest letter. Yes Walter, surprisingly, many answers are found in books.

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