Opinion
1 month ago
Which French is which?
Someone asked me the other day, “Should we teach St. John Valley French, Quebec French or France French?”
1 month ago
Why cadastral maps matter
Today, few people rely on physical maps to navigate. Our ancestors did not have the luxury of digital maps or GPS. Paper maps were the only way to get from here to there if you were unfamiliar with the route.
2 months ago
The role of militia
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, many people are trying to determine if an ancestor served in the Army, Navy or Marines during the conflict.
2 months ago
Not against child care or a gym, just against this plan
My concern is not the destination. It is the path being taken to get there.
2 months ago
Here’s where French is spoken
You may wonder, are there still people who speak French around the world?
2 months ago
Birding in Aroostook
With over 96 million “birders” in the United States and the number of species that can be seen right here in Aroostook County, including rare birds, Presque Isle is pleased to welcome our birding friends.
2 months ago
Tough decisions to make
To the editor:
Our country is headed in the wrong direction. Politically. You only have to pay attention to the news, any media, to see how socialism is creeping into our political system.
3 months ago
A woman’s place is on the farm
For Anderson, the farm has become exactly what she spent much of her life searching for: a place to put down roots, raise a family, and build something meaningful.
3 months ago
Family farming: everyone pitches in
Women make up approximately 43% of farmers in Maine, 7% higher than the national average. Many would be forgiven for thinking that number reflects farmers’ wives, not farmers in their own right.
