2 weeks 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.
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3 weeks 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.
1 month 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.
1 month 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.
1 month ago
Stay safe
It’s that time again when genealogists get the urge to visit the burial sites of their ancestors.
1 month 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.
2 months ago
When you farm, you’ve got to be flexible|
As with any good foundation, women tend to be the cornerstone of farm families, doing the sometimes behind the scenes work that needs to be done.
2 months ago
A parent’s gratitude
The first day of school comes quickly for families. It is the day we place our most precious gifts into the hands of someone who begins as a stranger, yet over time becomes so much more.
2 months ago
The adventure
Ellie stood at the counter, her hands at her side. It was always so noisy in the early morning. She would wait patiently for her coffee cup to be filled with the luscious brew that magically came from her favorite breakfast blend pod.
