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Innocent until proven guilty

To the editor: I read Larry Shea’s letter (Right cause, wrong practice) in the St. John Valley Times, June 17. It was an excellent letter.

Le darnier/the last

I'm re-reading "Pélagie - la charette" by Antonine Maillet. It is about a small group of Acadians who have been deported to Georgia and, after 15 years of misery, decide to walk back to Acadia.

Are child laborers in your history?

The U.S. Census can shock you in regard to the number of children who held jobs. Today child labor laws are quite strict, but years ago children of certain economic classes were expected to work and contribute to the family income.

My oh my, hot and dry

At this writing, early Thursday morning, June 18, we remain very dry in Aroostook County. And heat? Oh, yes, I should say so. By the time you read this, we may well have challenged the record for the hottest temperature on record at Caribou, which is 96 degrees, recorded on both June 29, 1944, and May 22, 1977.

Guidance from ancient history

To the editor: Looking at today's events in the news, not only in the U.S. but also around the world, regarding inequality, I'm reminded that nearly two thousand years ago a Roman Historian, Titus Livius, wrote:

Paddle and cast

A spring canoe trip on the Allagash Wilderness Waterway is an exciting way to start the open water fishing season. Combining fishing and canoeing goes together like cooking bacon and eggs for breakfast.

Clean energy project a good opportunity

Maine is soon to be embroiled in a controversy over the so-called North East Clean Energy Connect, or "Maine Corridor."

Gardening and the full moon

Recently, I had quite the animated “discussion” on Facebook with respect to full moons and frost. It seems that some folks use the full moon as a frost “guide,” which is to say, some ascribe to the notion of not planting until after the first full moon in June.

E. A. Williams cartoon – Week of June 8, 2020

You've come a long way

Reach out for help: COVID-19’s impact on seniors

This is a story of my mom and me during this COVID-19 pandemic.

Aspiring to more perfect records

All genealogists want to share research with future descendants. Will your descendants celebrate you or will you be cursed as the genealogical equivalent of Cinderella’s stepmother?

Kids need foster families

May was National Foster Parent Appreciation month, and A Family for Me and the Department of Health and Human Services are working together to continue to spread the word about the need for foster families.

Fishing with Dad

I was twelve when my family moved into the lodge on the western shore of Umsaskis Lake. The lodge set up on a high bank overlooking the lake. My siblings and I would spend the next five summers exploring the outdoors there.

Historic May snowstorm

Snowstorms which are remembered down through the generations are sometimes described as having been the heaviest in the memory of "the oldest living inhabitant.” I've always liked that line, and it was actually used a couple of Saturdays ago, on, of all days, the 9th day of May.

Looking at available COVID-19 resources

We are not out of the woods yet, but we can see some light. Still, as we continue to navigate this unusual time, I wanted to share some updates and resources that may be helpful.

Let’s rethink views of older Americans

Society must capitalize on the experience and judgment, gained through years of living, by this large segment of our population. Not to do so would be to miss out on a wealth of resources.

Ca pourais être pire

En tous cas, voici un poême d'amour pour notre belle Vallée Saint-Jean.

Thunderstorm clouds can give important clues to their danger

Thunderstorms can be captivating, putting on one of Nature's most compelling displays.

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