2 weeks ago

In celebration of newspapers

This week, Oct. 6-12, is a week dedicated to what many acknowledge as journalism’s first stronghold.  It is National Newspaper Week.

3 weeks ago

Colors of the maple leaves

Maple leaves blaze against a clear sky at Riverside Park in Presque Isle.

4 weeks ago

Revenge of the furry kind

They appear nearly every morning, picking their way in what looks like a well-executed dance.  The neighborhood cats love the open backyards where I live. On these cool, fall mornings, they waltz in and out in force to grab any spot of sun they can find. 

1 month ago

A return trip to grade school

As much as I hate to admit this, it was -- gasp -- 50 years ago this month that I set off at 4 years old, in my little blue plaid dress with matching hair ribbon, for my first day at Gouldville School.

2 months ago

Work ethic needs polishing

It’s time to come clean and let everyone in on my secret past. I hail from a long line of -- wait for it -- people who work.

2 months ago

Color on the riverbank

Joe Pye weed, also known as Queen of the Meadow

2 months ago

Wanted: license to drive

After yet another white-knuckle trip to work, something has become clear: I need to go to driving school.

3 months ago

Warning: Do not read all directions before using

Directions are helpful.   Or not.  

3 months ago

County Commissioners to meet July 17 in Houlton

HOULTON, Maine — The Aroostook County Commissioners will meet at 1 p.

4 months ago

Murphy loves a do-it-yourselfer

If you ever doubt whether Murphy’s Law is a real thing, just plan a simple weekend project. Then you’ll see what the gods of Murphydom really think of us poor humans.