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Conservation and preservation, Part 2

The first Earth Day, a “teach-in,” was April 22, 1970. The purpose was to put legal and regulatory environmental protections on the federal agenda through an increase in public awareness.

Recapturing the promise of youth

I cannot help but wonder when I will actually grow up. When will I abandon my love for soft rock music, limit my wardrobe, give away all of my beautiful jewelry, sell my PT Cruiser, donate my many books, learn to pass up the occasional cheeseburger, and accept the fact that Bigfoot may not exist after all? Hopefully never, my friends.

Conservation and preservation

Conservation and preservation relate to the protection of nature. Conservation is sustainable use of nature by humans, for activities such as hunting, logging or mining, while preservation means protecting nature from human use.

Patois, dictons, metaphores: lettre C continué

Poisson d'avril! Ont aimais tu donc ça jouer des tours a nos parents pi a nos ami(e)s quand on étais jeune pi moins jeunes. Mais moué j'appris que, si tu fait un coup a quelqu'un, y von souvent te rendre ton coup 10 fois pire que toué t'a faite!

Confusing dates

Even experienced genealogists are sometimes confused and frustrated by issues with dating. I’m not talking about your granddaughter’s new boyfriend. I’m talking about what you can run across researching in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

Good news for spring

It seems spring has finally arrived in The County. Spring means more sun, longer days and warmer temperatures. Studies show us that with these things come a mood boost, less stress, more exercise, improved memory and increased creative thought.

Meeting the transportation needs of disabled veterans

Our nation owes American veterans an enormous debt, one that can never truly be repaid. Honoring our commitment to those who served our nation in uniform involves continuing to support them when they return home and meeting the needs of veterans who are disabled.

Why do I need a permit?

Not knowing what is required when contemplating a building project can be intimidating. Asking questions and getting the correct information before you begin can help ensure that your project goes smoothly.

Paddlin’ on

After 44 years of dedicated service managing two of Maine’s most iconic rivers, I am calling it a career. I began my profession as an assistant ranger right out of the University of Maine as green as they come.

Time to embrace renewal

Large cellophane-wrapped, multicolored baskets overflowed with marshmallow chicks, chocolate bunnies, jelly beans that sparkled like precious gems, lime-green grass, and Cadbury eggs that were way too sweet and perfectly messy.

Suspended in the Star City

Wandering around cities like Shanghai and Hong Kong is a treat for the imagination. While people may move into such places ,there is still a drive to bring the wilderness into the concrete and steel.

New EMS group making progress

To the editor: Sometime after the first week of January 2021, 13 area towns received bills for their Houlton Ambulance Service contracts, without any prior warning, that are four times what the towns had budgeted. In other words, the bills went from $16.74 per capita to $74 per capita.

In support of Sen. Collins

To the editor: As a former County Chairman of the Republican Party, I am horrified by the recent actions taken by the Aroostook County GOP to formally censure Sen. [Susan] Collins for her vote to impeach President Trump.

The first to experience Easter

To the editor: In the Gospel of John, Mary Magdalene on Easter morning is the first to go alone to Jesus’ tomb. Her love for Jesus draws her back to where she saw his body laid.

City Hall plan needs rethinking

To the editor: The City Council should take a long pause on the construction bid to renovate City Hall and allow time for reflection and the intrusion of common sense.

Helping preserve the waterway

The Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation, founded in 2011, is a group of dedicated volunteers who are interested in enhancing the wilderness character of the waterway, protecting its environment, preserving its historic and cultural values and fostering knowledge and understanding of the waterway.

Great guns

To the editor: Recently we have read and heard about sanctuary towns. We hear about the Second Amendment. We hear about guns being taken from us. By whom will our guns be taken?

What’s in a (given) name?

When you’re working with early town records you’ll often encounter pages of family histories where the parents and children are listed with birth dates.

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