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4 months 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.  

4 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.

4 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.

4 months 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.

5 months 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.

5 months 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.

5 months ago

Stay safe

It’s that time again when genealogists get the urge to visit the burial sites of their ancestors.

5 months 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.