Editorials

4 years ago

Slave connections

Would you be surprised to learn your New England ancestor owned slaves? In Maine we tend to associate slave owning with large Southern plantations that relied on slave labor to survive economically.

4 years ago

Another fight for veterans

Some 40 years ago I was privileged to work beside some of the most dedicated people I have ever met: Aroostook County veterans.  I will not name them here but these were combat veterans, Vietnam-era veterans, Korean veterans, former prisoners of war, very diversified. 

4 years ago

How pie saved the day at a logging camp

March brings wistful thoughts of spring to The County, but March 14 approaches: Pi Day, which celebrates that useful mathematical number 3.14159. But punsters and pastry lovers also know it as Pie Day.

4 years ago

Headwear prompts bird care awareness

Hats have played a large role in history throughout the ages, often indicating status.  For centuries, ostrich plumes were worn on hats as decoration especially by prominent men. 

4 years ago

Conservation Corner: Hopkins’ Sawmill

For those who feel connected to their land and a deep sense of place, it is easy to wonder how future generations will live their lives on a place that was built and cared for  — a home that was nourished and in return, provided nourishment to those generations gone before. 

4 years ago

Recycle that snow

In spite of the best intentions of Fear Mongers Anonymous, we’ve had some major storms in the new year and have come through them with relatively minor problems. 

4 years ago

Buried family secrets

Family secrets can be buried deep and quite often succeeding generations never knew them. 
One issue families in the past felt compelled to hide was if a family member exhibited a mental illness or was born with a lower mental capability. 

4 years ago

Presque Isle’s economic highlights from 2021

Presque Isle wrapped up another exciting year of economic progress for 2021.  The Presque Isle Department of Economic and Community Development would like to share an overview regarding the economic report which is meant to serve as a historical narrative of 2021 operation of the department and to serve as guidance in evaluating future planning efforts for the city.

4 years ago

Higher sun and longer daylight

Editor’s note: This is a reprint of one of Ted Shapiro’s original Weather Whys columns.
Feb. 21 is right around the corner, and on that date we’ll be one-third of the way to high summer. And not only that, we will have gained 2 hours and 4 minutes of daylight since the winter solstice.