11 years ago
New year, new start
It seems there’s this little tradition out there of dropping something from a height as a way to count down to the New Year.
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11 years ago
Ins and outs of building permits
Do I really need a permit? If you are planning to do any exterior or interior renovating, new construction or demolition around your home or property, it is very likely that you will need a building or demolition permit.
11 years ago
Down the road a piece
Spring has sprung. At least we think it has, as it’s been so cold and nasty we have wondered if it would.
But we think it’s here.
Which brings us to what we like to do — spring, summer, and fall.
12 years ago
Two proven tools to help business and industry
There are many tools out there to help businesses on the state and federal level. Some people are not aware that the city also has programs at the local level, one that was created over 53 years ago.
12 years ago
Family Searcher: The scoop on what to do with ‘the Stuff’
I would like to acquaint you with the work of Denise Levenick, The Family Curator. (www.thefamilycurator.com) I first came across her work last spring at the Family History Fair hosted by the Bangor LDS Family History Center.
12 years ago
Presque Isle Farmers’ Market: Bitey flies
Sometimes it seems like the human brain is in fact two different organs housed in the same shelter, and the two are the original Odd Couple.
13 years ago
Sewer, water district merger makes sense
Next Tuesday, the citizens of Presque Isle will have an opportunity to vote on a referendum question and decide whether or not to merge the Presque Isle Sewer District and the Presque Isle Water District into a new Presque Isle Utilities District.
13 years ago
Linneus girl returns to rural roots
This time last year, Sara Williams was working as a landscape designer in the Washington, D.C. area, planning and building tiny backyard paradises for those who could afford them.
13 years ago
Aroostook Skies: The eagle has landed
Once again, July 20th comes and goes. I find it inconceivable and sadly familiar that America still fails to embrace the idea of a “Moon Day” holiday to honor, celebrate, and remember that “giant leap for mankind” offered by the small steps of Neil Armstrong in 1969.
13 years ago
Farmers’ Market: Chops Ahoy (Part 1)
Avoiding anthropomorphism of pigs is difficult. Even if you have not been introduced to characters like the movie star, Babe, or Charlotte’s friend, Wilbur, or, perish the thought, Orwell’s Napoleon (“All animals are created equal, but some are more equal than others.”), it is too easy to see ourselves in their little piggie faces.
