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P’tit Jean et le vieux magicien

Notez b'en: Le conte traditionel de Petit Jean qui m'a été conté par M. Thadée Lausier de Grand Isle dans les années 1970 quand j'travaillais pour Roger Paradis est presque 2,500 mots de long.

Lawmakers in 1919 tried to neuter Acadians by banning their language in schools

On April 1, 1919, the Maine Legislature passed an English-only bill that targeted the Acadians of Aroostook County.

Extreme weather

If you are reading this on the date of publication, that means it’s Feb. 20, which is a big day for my family, for it was on this date, Febr. 20, 1919, exactly 100 years ago, that my mother, Esther, was born. And it was my dear mother who instilled in me my love of nature, and, through that, I discovered light and landscape, leading to my passion for weather.

It came at night, Part I

As the skies darkened over the little Puerto Rican island of Vieques in September of 2017, Adry and her husband Jesus hunkered down with their two young children in a small middle room of their family home to wait.

More musings on trip to France

En France on dit pas déjeuner, diner, pi souper ... ont dit petit déjeuner, déjeuner, pi diner. Le diner commence souvent vers 20 heures trente (ils disent pas "8 heures et démi") pi ça peut finir vers minuit.

Fastest to 100 inches

Yup, it's true. This winter has reached 100 inches of snow faster than any winter on record at Caribou, where they've been keeping records since 1939.

With help, George expresses hope for future

In the last column, George faced some scrutiny from society about his living choices and came to terms with what stabilizing his living situation meant regarding the basic freedoms he was accustomed to enjoying.

When the body fails, what then?

In George Part I, you met George – a man who worked hard his whole life to provide for his family, but whose body eventually put a stop to his ability to sustain that lifestyle.

E.A. Williams Cartoon — January 16, 2019

E.A. Williams cartoon for January 16, 2018.

When the body fails, what then?

From humble beginnings in the cool Alaskan bush, to struggling in Florida’s heat, George’s path eventually led him to Aroostook County, which he now calls home.

Local man unhappy that FitBit requires dieting and exercise

My wife gave me a FitBit as a Christmas gift, and I’m unsure why.

Altering perceptions by living and sharing

Change is an interesting concept. It excites some, frightens others. Change can be big or small, slow or fast, life altering or barely noticeable.

Think before you act

One thing that’s the same in 2019 as it was in 2018 is the daily dash to get to work, but something that can stop you dead in your tracks is having to deal with snow and ice removal from your vehicle.

Ukulele Christmas spirit

It was the end of a busy Tuesday when I finally arrived at the jam session.

Resolve to curate your photos

As 2019 looms many people will think about making resolutions. Genealogists are no exception when it comes to resolutions though many of us fail to keep them However, if you’re going to make a resolution may I suggest you take care of your photo collection.

Be ‘in the know’ about blowing snow

Blowing snow is one of The County's most lethal weather hazards, cutting visibility on the roads all the way down to hood-of-your-car distance. Cars can appear and then disappear right in front of you.

Putting a name to the ’affliction’

It’s been wisely recommended that I explain what the ‘affliction’ is that I occasionally mention in my articles.

Border Outpost: College bound

The shop is cold in spite of a surging fire in the woodstove. The stove is too small for the building’s size; a miscalculation on my part.

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