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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.

E. A. Williams cartoon — August 21, 2019

E. A. Williams cartoon — August 21, 2019

Wanted: license to drive

After yet another white-knuckle trip to work, something has become clear: I need to go to driving school.

The taint of slavery

There’s no real accounting for what one’s ancestors did well before one was born, but the taint can linger if it’s bad enough. Slave-ownership is a for instance. One can account for it by noting that it existed somewhere in the family lineage.

No one wants to prepare for winter on hot summer days

If you are like me, it’s easy to think these sweaty days will never end.

The 48 percent solution

So there you are, on a sunny summer day, pondering which great County hike you are going to enjoy.! You check the weather and see that the humidity is 48 percent, so you know it won’t feel muggy while hiking, right? Wrong!

Events like Potato Blossom Festival highlight The County’s best

Each year, the Potato Blossom Festival exceeds expectations and attracts visitors from all around the state and country.

Increasing access to high-speed internet in rural Maine

When Americans first began using the Internet a quarter century ago, they typically accessed online content using home phone lines via modems capable of downloading data at speeds too slow even to support MP3-quality streaming music.

On skyr, cold tea and oatmeal

I highly recommend skyr, cold tea and oatmeal as a diet. Seriously, I have some idea if this works, but in light of the present situation, it will have to suffice.

On the Allagash Wilderness Waterway: High Bank Campsite

There is a campsite located on the northern shore of Telos Lake called High Bank. It is one the nicest sites on the entire Allagash Wilderness Waterway (AWW).

DNA, surnames trace history’s path

In my last column I dealt with family associations. There are other types of associations which can also prove of immense value including DNA studies.

The air is so heavy

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

Warning: Do not read all directions before using

Directions are helpful. Or not.

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.

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