4 years ago
County societies
In Maine when we think of researching in an historical society we look in towns, cities, or the Maine Historical Society in Portland. County historical societies are nonexistent here.
Editorials
4 years ago
Spooky tales by lantern light
October is the month in which kids start looking forward to picking out Halloween costumes and some people decorate their front porches with mums. It is also a time when spooky tales seem to come to the forefront of everyone’s minds.
4 years ago
Kayty’s story
Don’t get me wrong. My childhood was good. I had both parents until I was 12ish. They made decent money. Loved us and each other. My siblings and I were in sports, had a nice house, vehicles and loving pets.
4 years ago
Picking up the torch
Today, in fall 2021, can anyone deny the desire to go home again, “to be back home again looking for that old farm which feels like a long-lost friend,” as John Denver crooned?
4 years ago
Le reste de la lettre E
Shu pas mal fier de moi. J’ai pas ramassé d’patates encore s’t’année. Ca fait comme 50 ans d’file que j’rammasse pas d’patates.
5 years ago
Wealth is measured by the heart
I was engaging in one of my favorite pastimes, at one of my favorite stores, when I noticed her standing beside me. I recognized her immediately and moved closer, saying hello. It took her a few moments to place me, but when she did, she smiled and moved toward me for a hug.
5 years ago
Jonathan’s story
My name is Jonathan Holabird, and I want to share my story with you. It’s not a story about substance use or how I drove my friends and family away, although, you’ll read about that. This is a story about forgiveness, personal growth, and recovery.
5 years ago
Funding brings unique chance to bolster our communities
In the past month, one out of every hundred residents of Aroostook County tested positive for COVID-19, according to a Sept. 15 story in the BDN and County weekly newspapers. Right now and throughout the entirety of this pandemic, we’ve done what Mainers always do: look out for each other and come together in a time of crisis.
5 years ago
Robert’s story
I fell in love with it as soon as I drank “it.” I absolutely fell in love. The high from alcohol calmed me down when I was stressed. I didn’t even care about the hang overs, shakes, or hours of dry heaving the next day. I had fallen in love.
5 years ago
Presque Isle’s enterprising businesswomen
In celebration of American Business Women’s Day on Sept. 22, Presque Isle Historical Society takes a look back at some of the unusual groundbreaking women from the community’s past.
