20 hours ago
Family farming: everyone pitches in
Women make up approximately 43% of farmers in Maine, 7% higher than the national average. Many would be forgiven for thinking that number reflects farmers’ wives, not farmers in their own right.
Opinion
1 week ago
Cousin marriages
The idea of cousins marrying each other triggers the “ick” factor in many people or a rehashing of redneck jokes involving bride hunting at family reunions.
2 weeks ago
Know before you break ground
As residents gear up for the outdoor project season, local authorities are issuing a reminder to homeowners and contractors alike: before you stick a shovel or an excavator into the earth, you must call 811.
2 weeks ago
The power of love
He had just retired from a job he loved, a job he had been loyal to for nearly 40 years.
3 weeks ago
Stay safe
It’s that time again when genealogists get the urge to visit the burial sites of their ancestors.
4 weeks ago
Development should start from within
To the editor:
The piece in The County’s May 20 newspaper entitled “Grant contest to boost self-reliant businesses in East Grand region” was in stark contrast to the reporting on meetings for data center development in southern Aroostook
4 weeks ago
12 years, 12 lessons
To the editor:
“There is a time for everything.” I guess my time has come. As I reflect on 12 years of ministry in this community [at the Hodgdon, Houlton and Mars Hill United Methodist churches], my heart is filled with gratitude
4 weeks ago
Making life more affordable
To the editor:
Around elections, the issue that most voters usually rank most important is “the economy.” That’s a broad term, but I think what most people mean by it is “life should be more affordable.”
4 weeks ago
Search engines aren’t created equal
Search engines and the search feature on genealogical websites are invaluable to genealogists. The problem is that no two are exactly alike.
