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Position is clear

To the editor: Regarding Walter Crean’s latest letter on racism in America: Now we all know where you stand, Walter … except for the racists.

Thoughts on cultural inequality

To the editor: With an open mind, I read the thoughtful Jan. 5 letter about cultural versus systemic inequality. I hope these thoughts in reply might be read with an equally open mind.

Always go for the dress

So, what is it like to be a bit older than most brides-to-be and also the star of a scenario much like that of the television show, “Say Yes To The Dress?” Well, dear friends, let me borrow your attention for just a bit and I will tell you.

Les lettres I pi J

Well, les fêtes ont passé pas mal comme une base messe. Pas trop d’visite, pas trop d’neige, pi pas trop d’voyageage. Comme vous savez, ça fait deux ans qu’ c’est d’même pi j’crée b’en qu’ont a pas fini avec toute les nouvelles sortes de covid.

Preserving family photos

It’s a new year. Perhaps it’s time for a new project. If you’re like most of us your photo collection is probably housed in albums, scrapbooks, paperboard boxes or even plastic bags.

‘Dear Diary’

Editor's note: This is a reprint of one of Ted Shapiro's original Weather Whys columns. Most folks don’t know that some very important weather information has been gleaned from old weather diaries, which were often kept by farmers and town folk alike.

Humanity unites us

I had what is categorized as a “sleepless night” last evening. I am not sure what it was that was behind such turmoil within me, but it was causing great havoc and dismay. I believe we all strive for peace of mind and during the usual hours of sweet and welcome slumber.

It might be time to take a look at inequality as cultural and not systemic

To the editor: Today we are facing what appears to be mostly a black racial uprising in America. The popular opinion seems to be that racial disparities exist and are caused by systemic racism. Systemic racism is defined as: The pattern of social and political systems discriminating against a group of people based on race.

Ending the year grateful for Aroostook County

As 2021 officially comes to a close, it’s hard not to look back and reflect upon this past year -- all the ups, the downs and everything in between.

Repercussions

To the editor: My other half called me an idiot today. I jokingly told her she wouldn’t call me that if I had finished high school. She said she also wouldn’t call me that if I wasn’t an idiot. I didn’t take offense, almost everyone is entitled to their opinion, accent on the almost.

Genealogy goals

It hardly seems possible that 2021 is coming to a swift end. For some it’s flown, while others can’t wait for it to be over. Whichever category you fall into, 2022 is looming on our horizon and it’s a good time to take stock and reflect on what needs doing in your research and how to accomplish your goals.

The slippers – part 2

Upon returning home, we sat in the dooryard for a few minutes, the three of us rewinding the events that had just taken place. What was in that box that was breakable? Certainly not my seasonal slippers.

Keeping the language alive

To the editor: I enjoyed reading the most recent Mon 5 Cents in the SJVT. It's true what my friend Don Levesque said about how time goes by faster as you age.

Does a storm draw nigh? Watch the sky

Have you ever noticed that in advance of a winter storm, an otherwise sunny day may feature a sky criss-crossed with lines? Well these lines are actually ice crystals from jet exhaust, called contrails (short for condensation trails).

Connections with people are what matter

Despite COVID-19 and all its variants, we as a community seem to have found an anchor to keep us from drifting: each other.

Why I mask

To the editor: I’m a former resident of Fort Kent and a UMFK graduate. In light of the controversy in Fort Kent about mask wearing in the elementary school, I thought it might be helpful to share four reasons I mask up.

Thoughtful, caring people must step in

To the editor: Currently, in Fort Kent and SAD 27, we need help

The slippers

I have always loved Christmas. It was and still is a magical time for me. Those who choose to celebrate the holiday embrace kindness and sweetness and are not reluctant to use the word “love” in greetings and departures.

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