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Absolute irony

Truly worthy of your publication's following is the published essence of an ongoing debate between our own left-wing political extremes: Ross Paradis, Fort Kent, and the more conservative rationality of those of the “right.”

Restaurants deserve targeted state relief

The COVID-19 crisis has impacted us all in a multitude of ways. We’ve seen iconic small businesses closing their doors, schools sending students home to learn online and public events come to a standstill since the CDC issued its directive to maintain social distancing.

Testing is important

[President] Trump said this about testing for COVID: The swabs, he said, "can be done easily by the governors themselves. Mostly it's cotton. It's not a big deal, you can get cotton easily, but if they can't get it, we will take care of it."

Demanding action on unemployment benefits

All across the state, Mainers are worried about how they are going to continue to make ends meet. This is true whether they are one of the thousands of Mainers out-of-work through no fault of their own or a small business owner who had to shut their doors for the sake of public health. The COVID-19 pandemic has turned our world upside down, ground our economy to a halt and threatened the financial security of hardworking families.

Spring, as The County defines it

So I asked, "When does spring arrive?" It was both fun and fascinating to read all of your different "definitions” of when the season arrives for you.

Just my opinion

Here in Maine, we are in the extremely capable hands of Dr. Nirav Shah, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control, who provides us with his daily COVID-19 updates and statistics in a calm, intelligent, sincerely empathetic manner.

Looking at myself first

In politics I may strive to change others. In prayer I may be made to look at myself and my own behavior first.

A disposable mask idea

For some of your readers who may be looking for a simple way to make disposable masks, I found an easy solution.

Successful spring fishing: a weighty subject

There is one proven tactic that will increase an angler’s odds of putting a bait near more fish and therefore producing more action -- weight.

A word on the COVID-19 crisis

For many of us, the days since COVID-19 entered Maine have felt like an alternate reality. As with any transition in life, it’s important that we take some time to reflect on what’s changed, and to remember all the things that have stayed the same.

E.A. Williams Cartoon: Something extra in the basement …

Trampling on our rights

As an Aroostook County business owner, I ask: How long do you think the people of the state of Maine and the United States will tolerate their rights being trampled?

Boundary line work

The Allagash Wilderness Waterway has over 200 miles of boundary lines. These lines mark the edge of the AWW restricted zone or state of Maine ownership.

Class of 2020 endures tough final year

One group that won’t be able to get this time back is the graduating Class of 2020. This year’s senior class is missing out on so many “last time” events following the abrupt closures of schools back on March 16.

It’s a bird, it’s a plane … it’s a supermoon

Seems like you hear more about “supermoons” than you used to. So, exactly what are they, and just what makes them so “super”?

Medical progress seems slow

At the risk of upsetting my several family members who are in the medical profession, I yet opt to venture into the "whys" we all wonder.

Thoughts on masks and sanitizing

You and we all need industrial grade or medical grade particulate filter masks to filter out the virus.

Never assume

Moral to my story: never assume, always verify and make 100 percent sure the ancestor in question is really yours.

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