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The air is so heavy

On a very muggy day, how many times have you heard people say, "The air is so heavy today”?

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A reality check

It occurs to me that I haven’t contributed a column to the newspaper in a while. That doesn’t mean I haven’t written things. I have, but thought better of it; mostly items criticizing the latest Trumpian gaffe. The echo chamber can be deafening at times.

Before the snow flies

It’s a phrase we’ve all heard, and we’ve all used.

E. A. Williams cartoon — July 17, 2019

E. A. Williams cartoon — July 17, 2019

Finding history in family groups

Family associations can be great sources of material for genealogists. They range from informal reunions, where the descendants of a particular couple meet for a picnic once a year, to full-fledged organizations with dues and membership cards and newsletters.

E. A. Williams cartoon — July 10, 2019

E. A. Williams cartoon — July 10, 2019

Big, bold skies

Here in The County, we have big, bold, beautiful skies, along with wonderful, wide-open views to distant hills and mountains, and, lucky for us, in thunderstorm season, our “big sky” makes it easier to spot important weather clues.

Fighting for good-paying jobs in Aroostook County

There is a lot of untapped potential in Aroostook County.

E. A. Williams cartoon — July 3, 2019

E. A. Williams cartoon — July 3, 2019

Murphy loves a do-it-yourselfer

If you ever doubt whether Murphy’s Law is a real thing, just plan a simple weekend project. Then you’ll see what the gods of Murphydom really think of us poor humans.

Mon 5 Cents

The traditional tale of Petit Jean, as told to me by Mr. Thadée Lausier of Grand Isle in the 1970s when I worked summers for Prof. Roger Paradis at UMFK, is 2,500 words long.

Using technology to improve quality of life

The Pen Friend 2 is a remarkable new device to assist individuals with low vision.

Flash flood

As readers of this column know, I am big on weather awareness. In this, the "Age of Apps,” we’ve forgotten to look up.

Preserving history in old cemeteries

This is the time of year when we visit cemeteries. Sometimes what we find is not what we expected. In a neighboring town I found one cemetery with missing stones.

I remember Marshall

At this age, characters come in and out of focus in one’s dreams or waking memories. I remember Marshall Dodge.

Too cool for pool?

There seems to be a fine line between “it’s too cold” and “it’s too hot” in our household these days as the peculiar spring season continues here in Aroostook County.

Fighting Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses

Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases have become a major public health concern, with cases exploding over the past 15 years.

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