Caribou

1 year ago

Where’d that phrase come from?

As I was having an interesting conversation with a friend recently in which many “idioms” or unusual expressions were used, I started wondering where some of the more colorful expressions we use in everyday language come from — knowing, of course, that these must all be rooted in history somehow.  

1 year ago

Free tax filing help is coming

To the editor:

The County team of the AARP Tax Aide program has offered free tax assistance to the elderly, low-income people and families, and others who might need assistance for more than 20 years.

1 year ago

The challenges of caring for The County’s older adults

As a lifelong resident of The Valley, I’ve seen a lot of change in Aroostook County, but one thing has stayed constant: the way we take care of each other. Today, however, we’re facing one of the greatest challenges I can remember.

1 year ago

Escaping the winter doldrums

Once the excitement of the holidays has passed, it’s easy to slip into the winter doldrums. Ice, snow and cold often mean people tend to stay home and hunker down. It’s easy to do as little as possible.