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E. A. Williams Cartoon – January 22, 2020

Snowmobile drag

Relics from the past

About halfway up the eastern shore of Chamberlain Lake, nestled behind a point of land once called Apmoojenegamook Point (now Hog Point) sits an old farmhouse.

The Clinton Formation

In the following section of Olof Nylander’s writings, he discusses the Clinton Formation, (otherwise known as the Clinton Group), a large section of sedimentary rock that reaches through the Eastern United States.

City will celebrate in 2020

It is only January, but it is shaping up to be an exciting and historic year. This year is the 200th anniversary of Maine’s statehood on March 15.

E. A. Williams Cartoon – January 15, 2020

E. A. Williams Cartoon – January 15, 2020

Is winter weather changing in northern and central Maine?

A year ago, some meteorologists examined intercontinental atmospheric and oceanic trends and predicted another cold and snowy winter for northern New England.

Disposing of natural Christmas trees

With the end of the year approaching, we would like to pass on some information about the upcoming holidays and what you can do with your natural Christmas tree.

E. A. Williams Cartoon – December 18, 2019

Mother Nature's Wheel of Weather

Combating scams that target veterans

Ben Wells of Portland served our country with distinction in the Air Force, and when he returned home, he continued to serve by volunteering to help his fellow veterans.

To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, stay out of the car until you’re ready to roll

It happens every year after a snowstorm. And it's always devastating.

E. A. Williams Cartoon – December 4, 2019

E. A. Williams Cartoon - December 4, 2019

State should join Mainers in supporting local business

Mainers like to shop local, and that extends well beyond the holiday season. Whether it’s purchasing local produce from family-run farms or buying quality, handcrafted goods for loved ones, Maine people recognize the value of keeping their hard-earned dollars local.

Fighting back against Social Security scam criminals

It is estimated that America’s seniors lose a staggering $2.9 billion each year to an ever-growing array of financial exploitation schemes and scams.

All in a name

In the last column I discussed tips for locating the surnames of female ancestors. This can often be a difficult and long task.

Record cold, blocked doors and slippery roads

Ever since that record-tying 68 on the first of November, which I wrote about in my last column, we've been burning a lot of fuel. Through midnight on the 18th, Caribou's heating degree days were about 5 percent higher than last November, which was itself a colder-than-normal month.

E. A. Williams Cartoon – November 27, 2019

Turkey winter blues

Look out for each other as the weather gets colder

I, like any good County resident, have a love for snow in my veins. Enduring the winter here bonds us, creates a stronger community and makes summer that much sweeter. County folk are proud to be self-reliant, independent people; people who don’t think twice about a winter storm.

What it means to live in The County

Many of us County residents have heard this question a lot over the years: Why do you live up there, anyway?

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