To the Editor: We very much appreciated seeing our friend Russ Christensen on the front page of the  Journal,  May 24 (“Contributions of three men with local ties honored in photo exhibit”). While the details supplied were correct, we want to add some details about Russ’ significant contributions to Maine and the nation. In chronological order: Russ worked […]

To the Editor: This June the Maine Psychological Association (MePA) shares our PRIDE by showing our support and celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community across the state of Maine! The Pride celebration tradition originated as a way to commemorate the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a pivotal moment that catalyzed the modern gay liberation movement in the United States. […]

To the Editor: I am writing to express my profound gratitude for the diverse educational opportunities available to students in our community. These initiatives, which extend beyond traditional academics and sports, are instrumental in shaping the experiences and futures of our youth. As someone who deeply values the importance of providing varied avenues for student […]

Two recent Maine based developments have once again put the state on the national stage of how the country elects its president. The first came last month when the legislature voted to join 16 states and the District of Columbia in the National Popular Vote Compact, an agreement by which the participating jurisdictions are pledged […]

To the Editor: Fellow Franklin County residents I’m writing to say that Austin Theriault is the right guy to serve us in Congress. Austin has proven that he has common sense, work ethic, and a passion to make this state a better place. Being from Fort Kent, he understands the needs of the rural working […]

To the Editor: We offer our deepest gratitude to the Farmington Fire Department, under the leadership of Chief T.D. Hardy; and to firefighters from at least eight neighboring Franklin County towns, for their timely, courageous, and skillful response to a fire on our Farmington property on a winter night in February. Those other departments represented […]

To the Editor: On my most recent visit to the Farmington Recycling Center, I noticed a new sign in front of the plastics bin: “Number 2 Plastics Only.” Sure enough, the attendant walked over to me and placed his hands on top of my boxes of plastic and said, “Most of this is garbage.” It’s […]

To the Editor: After many calls from the public with concerns over the large white bins located throughout the local area, we thought we would respond to those inquiries. The bins do not have anything to do with the Touch of Class Thrift shops. They have been placed by an out of state company with […]

The upcoming primary season in Maine is ushering in yet another innovation in the way the state chooses the party candidates who will appear on the general election ballot. The change now allows voters who aren’t enrolled in a political party to vote in party primaries without having to enlist as a party member. Until […]

To the Editor: Democracy or Trump? That’s on the ballot in 2024. Listen and hear what Trump is saying. On Fox News at a town hall meeting, Sean Hannity asked Trump if he would be a dictator. Trump said on his first day as President he would be a dictator and get rid of all […]