2 days ago

UMPI’s Upward Bound class thrives in preserved program

As Maine and our nation face the challenge of a transforming global economy, it is more essential than ever that the door to higher education is open to all, regardless of economic status.  For more than 50 years, federal programs called TRIO have been the key to educational opportunity for many low-income or first-generation students.

2 days ago

Century-old editorial commends local news

Editor’s note: We found this editorial piece in an October 1919 newspaper while researching for our From Our Files features. One hundred years later, we feel it still reflects our mission to serve our communities.  

2 days ago

I missed the northern lights (Or did I?)

Have you ever woken up, looked at your phone or computer, and seen pictures of the northern lights from the previous night that you missed because you were sleeping? Well, you might not have missed them. 

2 days ago

Grateful for landowners who support public access

Some of the best outdoor adventures rely on the right mix of public and private lands.

3 days ago

A return trip to grade school

As much as I hate to admit this, it was -- gasp -- 50 years ago this month that I set off at 4 years old, in my little blue plaid dress with matching hair ribbon, for my first day at Gouldville School.

4 days ago

Logging your research

I took a recent webinar which stressed the importance of using a research log to track progress in your searches.  A research log allows you to list all sources and what you found or didn’t find.

5 days ago

That familiar hint of autumn awesomeness

Have you seen it? The hint of fiery reds and golden yellows that are slowly starting to creep into trees. Or maybe you have felt it? That all-too-familiar cool crispness in the air each morning.

1 week ago

Celebrating the history of thriving communities in Aroostook County

In Aroostook County, we are known for our work ethic, our hospitality and our vast rural landscape. It’s a reputation that reflects both the spirit of our people and our values.

1 week ago

E.A. Williams Cartoon – Sept. 11, 2019

E.A. Williams Cartoon - Sept. 11, 2019

1 week ago

Another school year, another journey

Summer ends and fall begins with little notice. Various schools start and the yellow worms begin to crawl over the hills and valleys covered in fog.

1 week ago

Time to make sure Mainers have access to affordable prescription drugs

The price of prescription drugs has become a crisis in Maine. Too many people are forced to make sacrifices in other parts of their life in order to afford the medicine they need.

2 weeks ago

On skyr, cold tea and oatmeal

I highly recommend skyr, cold tea and oatmeal as a diet. Seriously, I have some idea if this works, but in light of the present situation, it will have to suffice.

2 weeks ago

E. A. Williams cartoon — September 4, 2019

E. A. Williams cartoon — September 4, 2019

2 weeks ago

Logging program trains future forestry workers

Maine’s timber industry is an integral part of our economy and continues to be the primary economic driver of countless rural communities throughout our state. 

2 weeks ago

WeatherSmart

The National Weather Service has a program called Storm Ready. And it's a good start, but we also need to teach our kids to be what I call "WeatherSmart,” so that they'll "automatically" grow up to be storm ready.

2 weeks ago

Looking toward lower drug prices

Rising drug prices are hitting Mainers hard. My constituents tell me regularly that they are struggling to afford their prescriptions at the pharmacy.

2 weeks ago

Work ethic needs polishing

It’s time to come clean and let everyone in on my secret past. I hail from a long line of -- wait for it -- people who work.

3 weeks ago

DNA: to share or not to share?

In my last column I wrote that DNA testing has become common and prices have dropped in the last decade, making the tests affordable for everyone. But before testing know there are issues involved in the process.