Willow Creek Gazette

Serving Aroostook County Since 1797

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Opinion

13 published pieces in Opinion.

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Editorial: The Case for Broadband Is the Case for Willow Creek's Future

By Clara Winslow — May 21, 2026

Clara Winslow makes the editorial case for the broadband feasibility study and argues that connectivity is no longer optional for small-town survival.

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Editorial: The Ice-Out Reminds Us of What We Share

By Clara Winslow — May 21, 2026

With the 99th Ice-Out approaching, Clara Winslow reflects on the tradition that brings Willow Creek together year after year.

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Letter to the Editor: On Preservation and Progress — Both Are Possible

By Clara Winslow — May 21, 2026

Town Historian Jed Thorne writes in response to the selectmen's broadband debate, arguing that the town can embrace change without losing its character.

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The Dry Dock's patio is lovely. The noise is not.

By mr-thomas-ouellette — May 20, 2026

A letter to the editor from Mr. Thomas Ouellette.

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On dogs and the loose enforcement of town ordinance

By mr-richard-gagnon — May 20, 2026

A letter to the editor from Mr. Richard Gagnon.

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Please reconsider the library's reduced hours

By mrs-andrea-thibodeau — May 20, 2026

A letter to the editor from Mrs. Andrea Thibodeau.

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The old flooring mill is an eyesore and a hazard

By mrs-claire-michaud-leblanc — May 20, 2026

A letter to the editor from Mrs. Claire Michaud-Leblanc.

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A word of support for the community mural project

By mr-david-michaud — May 20, 2026

A letter to the editor from Mr. David Michaud.

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Main Street sidewalks are a hazard to pedestrians

By mr-leonard-bouchard-sr — May 20, 2026

A letter to the editor from Mr. Leonard Bouchard Sr..

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Pond Road needs paving before someone loses a wheel

By mr-harold-st-pierre — May 20, 2026

A letter to the editor from Mr. Harold St. Pierre.

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Something must be done about the speeders on School Street

By ms-patricia-cormier — May 20, 2026

A letter to the editor from Ms. Patricia Cormier.

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Water bills are rising faster than the town will admit

By ms-ruth-pendelton — May 20, 2026

A letter to the editor from Ms. Ruth Pendelton.

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Monday trash pickup has become unreliable

By ms-dorothy-bouchard — May 20, 2026

A letter to the editor from Ms. Dorothy Bouchard.