3 months ago
Stay safe
It’s that time again when genealogists get the urge to visit the burial sites of their ancestors.
Opinion
3 months ago
Development should start from within
To the editor:
The piece in The County’s May 20 newspaper entitled “Grant contest to boost self-reliant businesses in East Grand region” was in stark contrast to the reporting on meetings for data center development in southern Aroostook
3 months ago
12 years, 12 lessons
To the editor:
“There is a time for everything.” I guess my time has come. As I reflect on 12 years of ministry in this community [at the Hodgdon, Houlton and Mars Hill United Methodist churches], my heart is filled with gratitude
3 months ago
Making life more affordable
To the editor:
Around elections, the issue that most voters usually rank most important is “the economy.” That’s a broad term, but I think what most people mean by it is “life should be more affordable.”
3 months ago
Search engines aren’t created equal
Search engines and the search feature on genealogical websites are invaluable to genealogists. The problem is that no two are exactly alike.
4 months ago
Set our own oil prices
To the editor: Dominic Pappalardo, chief multi-asset strategist at Morningstar Wealth, told ABC News that the U.S. is a net exporter of petroleum, meaning the country produces more oil than it consumes. But since oil prices are set on a global market, U.S. prices move in response to swings in worldwide supply and demand. Unfortunately, […]
4 months ago
Supporting Garrett Mason
To the editor: In Aroostook County, we know what it means to be overlooked by decision-makers far away. We know the importance of self-reliance, hard work, and leaders who understand rural Maine instead of talking down to it. As a retired potato farmer, I have seen firsthand how state policies affect local communities, from roads […]
4 months ago
When you farm, you’ve got to be flexible|
As with any good foundation, women tend to be the cornerstone of farm families, doing the sometimes behind the scenes work that needs to be done.
4 months ago
A parent’s gratitude
The first day of school comes quickly for families. It is the day we place our most precious gifts into the hands of someone who begins as a stranger, yet over time becomes so much more.
4 months ago
The adventure
Ellie stood at the counter, her hands at her side. It was always so noisy in the early morning. She would wait patiently for her coffee cup to be filled with the luscious brew that magically came from her favorite breakfast blend pod.
