2 months ago
Searching for your English roots
A reader recently asked for advice on locating records from England. He’d found numerous family trees online, but he was skeptical that they could be trusted.
Editorials
2 months ago
A new sport for Presque Isle
Presque Isle has a new sport: cart wrangling in the Walmart lot. On a busy day, the wranglers are able to corral and bring back these wire bound skeletons. It’s impressive to watch as 50-plus carts are roped up and guided back to their stalls.
2 months ago
Proposing a potato palate-pleaser
It is roughly defined as a strip of dough, made from a starch, like wheat or rice, then dried or cooked in boiling water: the humble noodle.
2 months ago
New England’s whalers
The New England Historic Genealogical Society recently announced a new database available to their subscribers, Offshore Whaling Crew Lists, 1799-1927.
3 months ago
Unity will help us move forward
As the city manager of Presque Isle, I feel privileged and profoundly responsible for serving this community — a place I love. Every day, I am reminded of what makes Presque Isle truly special: the people who define it.
3 months ago
Maine’s first state park opened in Presque Isle
As it’s summer, many of us have probably visited a state park. There are 35 state parks in the state of Maine.
3 months ago
Why it’s good to plant trees in the fall
As summer starts to wind down, fall outdoor projects come into focus: time to start putting perennials to bed, time to pull the bygone annuals, time to sharpen and clean tools. And time to plant a tree — or two.
3 months ago
Community partners come together to support and celebrate recovery
FORT KENT, Maine – The University of Maine at Fort Kent Behavioral Science program and club, Aroostook Mental Health Center, Fish River Rural Health, Life By Design, Aroostook County Action Program and Michael’s Active Recovery have been working together to host its annual Recovery Celebration on September 14 at the Fort Kent Riverside Park Lion’s […]
3 months 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.
3 months ago
Wife selling was once an option
In today’s world, divorce is unfortunately a common and accepted occurrence. Not so in years past. Divorce was frowned upon due to Christian principles.
