10 months ago

Freedom is our own to use

“We'll pay you with your freedom.” “I have my freedom. You mean you'll pay me with my liberty.” 

10 months ago

Heavy storm dampens 30th annual County Open

HOULTON, Maine -- The 30th annual County Open golf tournament hit a bit of a snag Saturday as an intense storm passed through the Houlton area, halting play for a time.

10 months ago

No one wants to prepare for winter on hot summer days

If you are like me, it’s easy to think these sweaty days will never end.

11 months ago

Children learn about fire safety, prevention during special library presentation

PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Local children received a hands-on lesson in fire safety and prevention on Friday, July 19, when Presque Isle firefighters visited the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library.

11 months ago

Before the snow flies

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

11 months 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.

12 months 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.

1 year ago

Fighting over vaccines may be the wrong cure

Intelligence and stupidity are funny things.

1 year ago

For news, reading beats watching

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

1 year 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.