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Growing our agricultural economy

Having been born and raised in Aroostook County, I know how essential agriculture is to our state’s economy and our way of life. Supporting Maine’s dairy, potato and special crop industries -- such as our wild blueberry growers -- has always been one of my top priorities in the Senate.

What happens if the moose mutiny?

Aroostook County’s declining population, economic woes and attitude crisis have reached a fever pitch in recent years. While the U.S. economy has boomed and rural areas have benefitted from an influx of “cottagecore” Instagram influencers seeking rustic photo backdrops, The County has largely been overlooked.

Patois, dictons, metaphores: lettre B, 2e partie

As you probably already know, many years ago, more specifically, until 1967, most St. John Valley students were punished for speaking French on school grounds.

Sharing ancestors

If you’re new to genealogy you may expect to find uncomplicated paths to your ancestors with new grandparents in each generation. As you research further back in time you’ll almost certainly find your ancestral trees cross, intermarry, and so on and on.

Bright shiny objects

With the election debacle, fake news, real news and COVID-19 all in play at the same time, our belly-filling turkey holiday is soon arriving from its annual trip around the sun.

Amazing record-shattering warmth

Astonishing warmth enveloped Aroostook County during the second week of November.

Never miss the chance to share a good story

Even though Halloween is over for another year, this story stays with me.

Not in Maine. Please, not in Maine.

We Mainers are, if anything, great cheerleaders for the underdog. We root for the one who comes from behind, who defies all odds to achieve, to survive, to triumph.

Site Selection Committee member gives some insight into VU choice for regional school site

I was heartened by the Valley Teachers Associations’ and Carl Chasse’s recent letters about the proposed new school.

The tales school records can tell

In the first half of the 20th century most people graduated from eighth grade and went to work. Others continued through high school or other training. How do you learn more about their experiences?

Overcoming women’s unique barriers to retirement security

As a senator representing the oldest state in the nation by median age, one of my highest priorities is to improve retirement security for older Americans today and for generations to come.

E. A. Williams cartoon – Week of November 9, 2020

Rock 'em, sock 'em politics

Hikers can visit fire tower cabs on these three Maine mountains

The Bureau of Parks and Lands recently installed new fire tower cabs on Allagash, Round Pond (T13 R12) and Deboullie mountains. These projects have been in the planning stages for many years.

Behind door No. 2? Maybe your life

Emergency! Everyone out, quick! Oh, no -- I can't open the door, because someone has nailed it shut!

Lettre B (1e partie)

As you probably already know, many years ago, more specifically, until 1967, most St. John Valley students were punished for speaking French on school grounds.

Renew for access

Every September I know it’s time to renew my Genealogical Researcher Card with the state of Maine.

Water, where were you this summer?

All summer long, we just couldn't seem to buy a good region-wide, soaking rain, and, not surprisingly, severe drought set in.

Bringing transparency and lower costs to health care

In nearly every industry, we are able to shop for goods and services by comparing publicly available price and quality information. From buying shoes to building a house, we expect to know the full price of what we are purchasing before we buy it.

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