3 weeks ago
The legacy of generations
If you grew up in Aroostook County and are of a certain age, you know firsthand just how integral agriculture was within the fabric of communities.
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3 weeks ago
Which French is which?
Someone asked me the other day, “Should we teach St. John Valley French, Quebec French or France French?”
3 weeks ago
Why cadastral maps matter
Today, few people rely on physical maps to navigate. Our ancestors did not have the luxury of digital maps or GPS. Paper maps were the only way to get from here to there if you were unfamiliar with the route.
3 weeks ago
The role of militia
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the start of the American Revolution, many people are trying to determine if an ancestor served in the Army, Navy or Marines during the conflict.
3 weeks ago
Not against child care or a gym, just against this plan
My concern is not the destination. It is the path being taken to get there.
1 month ago
Here’s where French is spoken
You may wonder, are there still people who speak French around the world?
1 month ago
Birding in Aroostook
With over 96 million “birders” in the United States and the number of species that can be seen right here in Aroostook County, including rare birds, Presque Isle is pleased to welcome our birding friends.
2 months ago
A woman’s place is on the farm
For Anderson, the farm has become exactly what she spent much of her life searching for: a place to put down roots, raise a family, and build something meaningful.
2 months 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.
