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Latter-Day Saints Church will end its microfilm service

The Church of Latter-Day Saints has announced that huge changes are about to happen with their genealogical microfilm collections and the way they can be viewed by researchers.

Wet in Washington

On Friday, July 28, Washington, D.C., recorded more than 3 inches of rain in what turned out to be a pretty big deal, statistically speaking.

The last trump

It isn’t often I quote Scripture, but it’s one thing that brings me back to my youth when I toyed with the idea at the ripe old age of 12 of going into the ministry.

A distinct impression

I’m getting a very distinct impression that Maine’s small rural communities aren’t economically viable.

Cartoon of the week (week of July 26, 2017)

Celebrating the new Eastport Breakwater

With its marvelous parade, great food, fun, and friendships, Eastport is known for its memorable Fourth of July celebrations.

Hail? Yes …

Here in the County, we sometimes see ice in the summertime. And probably every County resident has seen it at one time or another.

Both sides of coin on Pelletier

I shall not allow either Paul A. Cyr or James Chasse to determine my view of the Pelletier Avenue controversy because I see two sides of the coin.

No place for Confederate flags in Houlton parade

From 1993 to 2006, I was a proud resident of Houlton, My children attended Houlton schools; many of my closest friends still live in Houlton or the surrounding towns.

E.A. Williams Cartoon — July 19, 2017

Editorial cartoon for July 19, 2017

Keeping family skeletons in the closet

Genealogists have an unwritten code of ethics.

Supporting America’s military caregivers

The effects of military service often do not end with a tour of duty.

Summer in the Maine woods: exploring our outdoors traditions

Maine has a storied tradition in the rugged outdoors.

Keep watching it

Since we are now in hurricane season, I wanted to say a few things about these tropical tempests. First of all, they do not start out as hurricanes.

Leading a canoe trip

Pulling off a multiday canoe trip while keeping everyone happy, safe and comfortable is what you hire a guide for, but it is not that hard to do for an experienced canoeist.

Severe thunderstorm warning

Let’s say that you are listening to your favorite program when, all of a sudden, it is interrupted to advise you that your area is under a severe thunderstorm warning.

E.A. Williams Cartoon — July 5, 2017

E.A. Williams editorial cartoon — Happy Independence Day

E.A. Williams editorial cartoon — June 28, 2017

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