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PALS flies folks to Boston for medical care

Good news for Aroostook. I had the good fortune of being flown from Presque Isle to Boston’s Logan Airport and back on April 4 for medical appointments thanks to Patient Air Lift Services (PALS).

Ice carousel project reminiscent of barn raising ‘frolics’

More than 60 years ago I loved to drive with my parents to Fort Kent, Madawaska, Van Buren, and Caribou, and all places in between, especially on the backroads. I was amazed by all the large barns that still existed back then, all shapes and sizes, some big, some small.

Solution to economic woes is for all of us to buy American

In a prior life, before retirement, I was a truck driver. For the better part of 51 years, I traveled around the country, 35 of those years as an independent.

Support ranked-choice voting

Maine has passed and will implement ranked-choice voting (RCV) and is trying to get it going by the Maine primaries in June.

Changes having negative impact on North Maine Woods

Ah, the days of going deer hunting in the North Maine Woods.

Saying goodbye to up river man

John “Johnny” David Connors, who was born in Allagash and died in Fort Kent on March 24 at the age of 84, was a person well known in the upper St. John River area.

Bad decision to fly in and out of Newark

During the 23 years I worked for the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration, I flew all over the country, mostly for work but also for pleasure. At times I had flights routed through the airport in Newark.

Billionaire duplicity and the cajoled voter

Last week, I wrote about how Americans were cajoled into voting for politicians who are beholden to billionaires and corporate owners.

Question everything

To the editor, My children drove me crazy when they were growing up. They questioned everything and they demanded answers.

Air service in northern Maine, going, going, gone

So, it is official, the Presque Isle city councilors got what they wanted -- no surprise there. It does not matter whether the decisions are made in Presque Isle, the Blaine House or the White House, the will of the people means absolutely nothing today.

Setting record straight on heritage and opinions

Since I was mentioned by name in articles printed in the Times I would like to respond to at least a couple of them.

Despite slavery, Yankees helped elect first presidents from the South

Truly fascinating to read your publication and digest opinions from the left (field) from Chasse and Cyr.

Billionaire duplicity and the cajoled voter

Why do billionaires and corporations want to destroy democracy, the middle class and make the poor poorer, one may ask?

North Maine Woods in danger

As a hunter, fisherman, Registered Maine Guide and logger, I have seen firsthand the destruction that has occurred in the North Maine Woods since the 80s.

Time to stop wasting money and fix Pelletier Avenue issue

I just finished watching a part of the Feb. 27 Frenchville Board of Selectmen/Budget Committee meeting and I’m appalled

There’s a reason why so many early presidents were from the South

Kudos to James Chasse’s response to the recent Walter Crean and Lou Ouellette letters about the Civil War and the Confederate flag.

Tragic death of child no laughing matter

A comment regarding Gov. Paul LePage's comment regarding the recent tragic death of Marissa Kennedy.

Give tax on imports a chance

To the editor: President Trump wants to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum imports into America and he’s running into opposition from every direction. I can’t understand why.

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