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Significant September record

In my weather travels, I find that folks like to talk about weather records as much as the weather, and it so happens I have a new weather record to tell you about.

E.A. Williams Cartoon – Oct. 2, 2019

E.A. Williams Cartoon - Oct. 2, 2019

New laws making a difference for Mainers

Maine people deserve a government that works for them. They deserve a government that not only listens to their concerns but actually responds to the challenges they face on a daily basis.

Revenge of the furry kind

They appear nearly every morning, picking their way in what looks like a well-executed dance. The neighborhood cats love the open backyards where I live. On these cool, fall mornings, they waltz in and out in force to grab any spot of sun they can find.

Beware of sharing family trees freely

You have to be wary of what you post online these days and that is also true for genealogists.

E. A. Williams cartoon — September 25, 2019

E. A. Williams cartoon — September 25, 2019

UMPI’s Upward Bound class thrives in preserved program

As Maine and our nation face the challenge of a transforming global economy, it is more essential than ever that the door to higher education is open to all, regardless of economic status. For more than 50 years, federal programs called TRIO have been the key to educational opportunity for many low-income or first-generation students.

Century-old editorial commends local news

Editor’s note: We found this editorial piece in an October 1919 newspaper while researching for our From Our Files features. One hundred years later, we feel it still reflects our mission to serve our communities.

I missed the northern lights (Or did I?)

Have you ever woken up, looked at your phone or computer, and seen pictures of the northern lights from the previous night that you missed because you were sleeping? Well, you might not have missed them.

Grateful for landowners who support public access

Some of the best outdoor adventures rely on the right mix of public and private lands.

A return trip to grade school

As much as I hate to admit this, it was -- gasp -- 50 years ago this month that I set off at 4 years old, in my little blue plaid dress with matching hair ribbon, for my first day at Gouldville School.

Logging your research

I took a recent webinar which stressed the importance of using a research log to track progress in your searches. A research log allows you to list all sources and what you found or didn’t find.

Acrobatic September smallmouth bass on flies

Ounce for ounce, pound for pound, smallmouth bass are the most acrobatic, aerobatic, fighting fish in northern Maine. Nicknamed “bronzebacks,” these fish remain aggressive and active regardless of warm, shallow water conditions, while most other gamefish school up and become lethargic.

Celebrating the history of thriving communities in Aroostook County

In Aroostook County, we are known for our work ethic, our hospitality and our vast rural landscape. It’s a reputation that reflects both the spirit of our people and our values.

Happy birthday, St. John Valley ~ Bonne fête, Vallée Saint-Jean

A group of refugees came here more than 230 years ago. They landed somewhere around Saint David and were welcomed by local residents who helped them settle down.

Work ethic needs polishing

It’s time to come clean and let everyone in on my secret past. I hail from a long line of -- wait for it -- people who work.

Logging program trains future forestry workers

Maine’s timber industry is an integral part of our economy and continues to be the primary economic driver of countless rural communities throughout our state.

WeatherSmart

The National Weather Service has a program called Storm Ready. And it's a good start, but we also need to teach our kids to be what I call "WeatherSmart,” so that they'll "automatically" grow up to be storm ready.

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