Stories by Contributed

1 month ago

What ‘Roots’ gave to genealogy

In 1976 Alex Haley’s “Roots,” already a national bestselling book, became a miniseries. Millions tuned in, captivated by the story. 

1 month ago

Send me a check

To the editor:

I receive daily email survey requests (as many of you must) and ignore most as they are usually the advanced guard for some monetary donation request.  Sometimes, however, regular folks, elderly folks like my spouse of over 61 years and me, have to ask elementary questions.

1 month ago

PAWS Pet of the Week – Felix

Felix has adorable markings and the fluffiest tail. He’s about 1 1/2 years old and loves to be around people.

1 month ago

Should highlight local events

To the editor:
I noticed in Representative Joe Underwood’s newsletter last week that he was promoting the Lewiston-Auburn Balloon Festival.

1 month ago

Cary building raffle goes to Caribou woman, proceeds benefit cancer center

CARIBOU, Maine – Tracy Emery of Caribou is the winner of a storage building that was raffled to benefit the Jefferson Cary Cancer Center. The winning ticket was drawn on Saturday, August 17 at Cary Medical Center’s 100th Anniversary Picnic. The raffle which began in June raised nearly $15,000. Students from the Caribou Regional Technology […]

1 month ago

CLIC picnic and annual meeting

On July 27 CLIC, the Chiputneticook Lakes International Conservancy, held its annual picnic on Half Moon Island at the northern end of East Grand Lake in Orient.