Columns

2 months ago

The importance of tradition

Liz Wehmeyer describes her foray into what is now a full-time farming venture as a slippery slope.

2 months 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. 

3 months 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. 

3 months ago

Which French is which?

Someone asked me the other day, “Should we teach St. John Valley French, Quebec French or France French?”

3 months 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 months 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.