1 year 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.” 

1 year 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.

1 year 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.

1 year 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.

2 years ago

Before the snow flies

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

2 years 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.

2 years 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 years ago

Fighting over vaccines may be the wrong cure

Intelligence and stupidity are funny things.

2 years ago

For news, reading beats watching

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

2 years 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.