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Lending a hand

If you’ve done genealogy for years, you probably would enjoy helping other genealogists, but maybe you don’t know where to start. It’s easy when someone approaches you asking questions about your family, but are there other opportunities? Here’s a listing of a few. There are surely others so if you want to volunteer don’t be shy. Most groups are desperate for volunteers.

Both sides, please

To the editor: Staff writer Jessica Potila in The March 15 issue puts forth what I see as a one-sided story of a 74-year-old man who (given no other motive provided) opted to shoot his across-the-street neighbor's dog.

Valley Girls comic – Week of March 15, 2023

He's invisible.

Remembering Pepere

To the editor: He died at the age of 68. Cause of death? Doctor said "overwork.” His name was Joseph Jean. He was my grandfather.

Parlez vous français?

L’autre jour on parlais comment on peut rencontrer du monde du Maine, du comté d’Aroostook et surtout de la Vallée Saint-Jean, pas mal partout au États-Unis. Ca m’a arrivé moi itou.

Valley Girls comic – Week of March 8, 2023

5 tips for attending a job fair

The last time Northern Maine Community College hosted its annual job fair — known for being the largest in The County — was in 2019, before COVID-19. This year, I’m honored to be in charge of bringing back this important event.

Genealogy for kids

It’s natural for genealogists to want to share what they learn with other family members. Sadly, many younger relatives aren’t interested. They find genealogy boring. This can lead to disappointment on the part of the enthusiastic genealogist in the family and the fear that all your work will die with you.

Valley Girls comic – Week of March 1, 2023

The saga continues.

Valley Girls comic – Week of February 22, 2023

Aren't I lucky?

J’en d’mande pas trop d’la vie

Paul McCartney avais une chanson qui s’appelais “Junk” pi y a une ligne dans la chanson qui ma toujours resté dans l’âme: “Buy, buy says the junk in the yard …”

Valley Girls comic – Week of February 15, 2023

Multitasking, anyone?

In honor of the lightkeepers

A teacher’s light is like a lighthouse beacon, illuminating the darkness to what might not be seen, guiding and directing sailors through fierce and unyielding storms. The light does not only show a person the way, but it can positively change the path they’re traveling.

A new tool to help reduce non-fatal and fatal drug overdoses

The opioid epidemic continues to claim the lives of far too many people in our state and throughout the country. In 2022, an estimated 716 Mainers died from drug overdoses, taking an extraordinary toll on families and communities.

Valley Girls comic – Week of February 8, 2023

Valley Girls comic – Week of February 1, 2023

Skiing or falling: which is best?

Valley Girls comic – Week of January 25, 2023

I got you, Mom.

Investing in the future of Aroostook County

Growing up in Aroostook County, I learned that when we work together and lend a helping hand, we can make our community a better place.

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