Stories by Andrew Birden

5 years 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 years ago

The Christmas spirit

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

5 years ago

For cat owners, it is easy to know life’s purpose

This week’s column was particularly difficult to write, because the cat decided this morning to sit on my lap to seek warmth and comfort as I typed out these musings. And yes, I agree that the image of a cat sitting on your lap while you write is kind of sweet.

6 years ago

R.F. Chamberland truck off the road

An RF Chamberland truck hit black ice north of New Sweden on Route 161 near Madawaska Lake on Friday morning at approximately 6:40.

7 years ago

Jigsaw puzzle – May 24, 2017

Journalists and the people who layout the print versions of the paper participated in an in-house photography contest at your local paper. The photography contest centered on the concept of “frame” in an image.