1 week ago
It’s all about family on this farm
Mark and Gloria Goughan started their potato farm with Mark’s dad in 1978. Now, almost 50 years later, Mark and Gloria’s three daughters are taking on their legacy.
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1 week ago
Social Security needs open debate, not fast track
As the volunteer state president for AARP Maine, I spend a great deal of time talking with older Mainers about the issues that matter most to them.
3 weeks ago
Le Club Francais — ssshhhh!
Le Club Francais is the best kept secret in the Valley, The County, the state and the Milky Way.
3 weeks ago
Before the next storm, Maine must stand ready
If you live in New England, especially Maine, you know weather is never just small talk.
3 weeks ago
There’s wealth in journals
If you belong to a genealogical society, you likely will receive a subscription to their journal as part of your membership.
3 weeks ago
It’s fall and leaves are in the air
Fall is here, and we all know what that means — leaves, and lots of them, will be falling. We know that this creates extra work for homeowners and we are here to help with your efforts.c
4 weeks ago
A global model of community support could help Maine’s rural older adults
In the coming decades, Maine will be home to more older adults than ever before. The state economist projects that in just six years, nearly a third of Maine’s entire population will be over 65.
4 weeks ago
Airfare isn’t the only cost of a trip
When shopping for airline tickets, it is easy to focus on one number: the fare. But airfare is only one part of what a trip actually costs.
1 month ago
The importance of tradition
Liz Wehmeyer describes her foray into what is now a full-time farming venture as a slippery slope.
1 month ago
Dealing with unorganized township records
I recently had a query regarding unorganized township records. Maine has 424 unorganized townships and territories with more than 9,000 residents in 12 counties, mainly in the northern half of the state.
