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UMPI’s Upward Bound class thrives in preserved program

As Maine and our nation face the challenge of a transforming global economy, it is more essential than ever that the door to higher education is open to all, regardless of economic status. For more than 50 years, federal programs called TRIO have been the key to educational opportunity for many low-income or first-generation students.

Century-old editorial commends local news

Editor’s note: We found this editorial piece in an October 1919 newspaper while researching for our From Our Files features. One hundred years later, we feel it still reflects our mission to serve our communities.

I missed the northern lights (Or did I?)

Have you ever woken up, looked at your phone or computer, and seen pictures of the northern lights from the previous night that you missed because you were sleeping? Well, you might not have missed them.

Grateful for landowners who support public access

Some of the best outdoor adventures rely on the right mix of public and private lands.

A return trip to grade school

As much as I hate to admit this, it was -- gasp -- 50 years ago this month that I set off at 4 years old, in my little blue plaid dress with matching hair ribbon, for my first day at Gouldville School.

Logging your research

I took a recent webinar which stressed the importance of using a research log to track progress in your searches. A research log allows you to list all sources and what you found or didn’t find.

Acrobatic September smallmouth bass on flies

Ounce for ounce, pound for pound, smallmouth bass are the most acrobatic, aerobatic, fighting fish in northern Maine. Nicknamed “bronzebacks,” these fish remain aggressive and active regardless of warm, shallow water conditions, while most other gamefish school up and become lethargic.

Celebrating the history of thriving communities in Aroostook County

In Aroostook County, we are known for our work ethic, our hospitality and our vast rural landscape. It’s a reputation that reflects both the spirit of our people and our values.

Happy birthday, St. John Valley ~ Bonne fête, Vallée Saint-Jean

A group of refugees came here more than 230 years ago. They landed somewhere around Saint David and were welcomed by local residents who helped them settle down.

Work ethic needs polishing

It’s time to come clean and let everyone in on my secret past. I hail from a long line of -- wait for it -- people who work.

Logging program trains future forestry workers

Maine’s timber industry is an integral part of our economy and continues to be the primary economic driver of countless rural communities throughout our state.

WeatherSmart

The National Weather Service has a program called Storm Ready. And it's a good start, but we also need to teach our kids to be what I call "WeatherSmart,” so that they'll "automatically" grow up to be storm ready.

DNA: to share or not to share?

In my last column I wrote that DNA testing has become common and prices have dropped in the last decade, making the tests affordable for everyone. But before testing know there are issues involved in the process.

An extinction revolution

I can only talk about this personally, because it’s about my part or lack of participation.

Freedom is our own to use

“We'll pay you with your freedom.” “I have my freedom. You mean you'll pay me with my liberty.”

E. A. Williams cartoon — August 28, 2019

E. A. Williams cartoon — August 28, 2019

Twilight’s first gleaming

Maine is the easternmost state in the U.S., and as such, it receives the sun's first rays, every single day of the year. But exactly where in our state do those first rays land? Well, that changes, depending on the time of the year.

Young Mainers help to lead fight for diabetes cure

Diagnosed just before she turned 2 years old, Ruby Anderson, a 9-year-old girl from Yarmouth, does not remember living without Type 1 diabetes. She is determined to keep a positive attitude, however, and has worked to raise awareness at her school and is an advocate for Type 1 diabetes research.

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