To the Editor: For Angus and Nancy Pelosi – You may remember the time that Trump tied up Congress for about 39 days, I wrote you three letters in close succession and hoped you would share them with Nancy Pelosi and I think you did. Slide over Nancy, that limb you have been sitting on […]

Letter to Editor

Letter to Editor

The landscape of our governments – both state and federal – could not abide without them. They’re the utility infielders. Names like Elliot Richardson and George Shultz, who between the two of them in the 1970’s and 1980’s occupied eight different presidential cabinet positions, come to mind. At the state level, Maine has had the […]

To the Editor: Thank you to the Skowhegan Community Chorus and the Over the River Ringers. On Dec. 16, they brought their own holiday music to the people of Farmington who attended the Christmas Concert to Benefit Farmington Disaster Relief. The director of the chorus, Kenneth Martin led us through old holiday music with a […]

To the Editor: I am a fifth grade student at Cascade Christian School in Puyallup, WA, and I am writing a report on the State of Maine. We are responsible for gathering as much information as we can about our state. If any of your readers would like to help me by sending any pictures, […]

On the evening of April 1, 1940, State Controller William Runnells sustained two self-inflicted gunshot wounds to the chest. Runnells’ nearly successful suicide attempt would punctuate the beginning of the last proceeding in Maine government that sought removal of a high ranking government official. Though it’s been nearly four score years since this dramatic episode […]

Our community faced a horrific tragedy on Monday. Farmington lost a beloved and respected firefighter. Several other firefighters and a civilian hero were injured, some critically. A newly constructed building of a well-established non-profit with deep community ties was destroyed. Eleven families lost their homes. Farmington did not face this alone.  Volunteer firefighters and first […]

To the Editor: A few weeks ago I decided to write about the absolute beauty of my hometown, Farmington, ME. I have been so impressed this summer with how beautiful this town is with each and every garden created and maintained by our thoughtful and creative town employees. I can not name you all but […]

To the Editor: What a relief it is to hear about campaigns that take aim at price gouging by pharmaceutical companies!  It is a long-standing problem that just seems to be getting worse.  Many Mainers find it very difficult to afford the medications they need.  Their treatment is absolutely necessary to keep them alive but […]