3 days ago

Before the snow flies

It’s a phrase we’ve all heard, and we’ve all used.

3 weeks ago

What you think you know about black flies

They’re bad this year. I’m not talking “bad” as in, oh, it’s too bad that a black fly bit me on my walk the other day. Ouch, boohoo.

1 month ago

Pondering poultry on the porch

I first suspected something was up when we began to research ways to keep the chickens off the porch.

2 months ago

Fighting over vaccines may be the wrong cure

Intelligence and stupidity are funny things.

3 months ago

For news, reading beats watching

My viewing habits of cable news have changed over the past few years.

3 months ago

Weekly call with politicians rings of democracy in action

Each week, the Aroostook Partnership, a regional advocacy group, facilitates a legislative conference call between political leaders that represent the interest of Aroostook County and business constituents.

4 months ago

Spring allergies spur nose-running nastiness

There was a time when the first sign of spring was a robin winging its way from tree to tree in your backyard. Or perhaps it was a flower pushing its way through the crackling ice, or the first sign of spring was someone snowblowing their driveway wearing cargo shorts and a raincoat.

5 months ago

Lawmakers in 1919 tried to neuter Acadians by banning their language in schools

On April 1, 1919, the Maine Legislature passed an English-only bill that targeted the Acadians of Aroostook County.

6 months ago

Local man unhappy that FitBit requires dieting and exercise

My wife gave me a FitBit as a Christmas gift, and I’m unsure why.

7 months ago

The Christmas spirit

It was the end of a busy Tuesday when I finally arrived at the jam session.