Maine's Leading Independent News Source
[editor: This editorial by Josie is the self-composed monologue she delivered at the recent Jr. Miss Fort Fairfield pageant where she placed first runner-up.]
By: Josie Adams
Fort Fairfield, Maine
Fort Fairfield Journal, May 31, 2023
Many of us can agree that here in Maine we have a unique lifestyle that’s relatively different from the rest of America. Tonight I’m going to be explaining what Maine is famous for, while also demonstrating why Maine is such a beautiful state. I’m going to start with Northern Maine because I’ve lived here my whole life.
I believe the most important part of Northern Maine is our beautiful wildlife. We have beautiful rivers, pine trees, moose, majestic birds, and black bears, just to name a few. Another fundamental part of Northern Maine is our agriculture. 47,00 acres of potato field are grown in Maine every year, and 90% is grown right here in Aroostook county. Although we are a very rural area, Northern Maine is a very exceptional and safe place to raise a family.
Western Maine is known for its lakes and mountains. A very special feature of Western Maine is Moosehead Lake. At a length of approximately 40 miles, Moosehead lake is the largest lake in Maine and the second largest in New England.
Perhaps what Maine is best known for is its rugged coastline, lobster, and lighthouses. It’s been said that Maine lobster is the best lobster, and I believe that’s true. Over 90% of America’s lobster supply is caught off the coast of Maine.
But maybe the most important part of Maine is our people. From the lobstermen of the coast to the potato farmers of Aroostook county, we’re all Mainers, and we all get along, despite our differences. That’s truly what’s special about Maine. Maine really is ‘the way life should be.’
-----
Josie is a twelve year-old sixth grade student at Fort Fairfield Middle/High School.
This online version of Fort Fairfield Journal is an abridged version of the hard copy, print edition which is sold in stores throughout central and southern Aroostook County, Maine and via mailed subscription. Purchase a copy or subscribe to get all the news not archived on this website. The hard copy, print edition of the Fort Fairfield Journal is a research paper dedicated to bypassing corporate and social media censorship.
WFFJ-TV
Fort Fairfield Journal Television produces news and documentary videos. View them on our censorship-free Rumble channel.
Link to WFFJ-TV's Rumble Channel >>
© 2023 David R. Deschesne
Fort Fairfield Journal
P.O. Box 247
Fort Fairfield, Maine 04742
(207) 472-0667
editor@fortfairfieldjournal.com