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Conservation and preservation, Part 2

The first Earth Day, a “teach-in,” was April 22, 1970. The purpose was to put legal and regulatory environmental protections on the federal agenda through an increase in public awareness.

Recapturing the promise of youth

I cannot help but wonder when I will actually grow up. When will I abandon my love for soft rock music, limit my wardrobe, give away all of my beautiful jewelry, sell my PT Cruiser, donate my many books, learn to pass up the occasional cheeseburger, and accept the fact that Bigfoot may not exist after all? Hopefully never, my friends.

Conservation and preservation

Conservation and preservation relate to the protection of nature. Conservation is sustainable use of nature by humans, for activities such as hunting, logging or mining, while preservation means protecting nature from human use.

Patois, dictons, metaphores: lettre C continué

Poisson d'avril! Ont aimais tu donc ça jouer des tours a nos parents pi a nos ami(e)s quand on étais jeune pi moins jeunes. Mais moué j'appris que, si tu fait un coup a quelqu'un, y von souvent te rendre ton coup 10 fois pire que toué t'a faite!

Confusing dates

Even experienced genealogists are sometimes confused and frustrated by issues with dating. I’m not talking about your granddaughter’s new boyfriend. I’m talking about what you can run across researching in the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

Good news for spring

It seems spring has finally arrived in The County. Spring means more sun, longer days and warmer temperatures. Studies show us that with these things come a mood boost, less stress, more exercise, improved memory and increased creative thought.

Meeting the transportation needs of disabled veterans

Our nation owes American veterans an enormous debt, one that can never truly be repaid. Honoring our commitment to those who served our nation in uniform involves continuing to support them when they return home and meeting the needs of veterans who are disabled.

Why do I need a permit?

Not knowing what is required when contemplating a building project can be intimidating. Asking questions and getting the correct information before you begin can help ensure that your project goes smoothly.

Paddlin’ on

After 44 years of dedicated service managing two of Maine’s most iconic rivers, I am calling it a career. I began my profession as an assistant ranger right out of the University of Maine as green as they come.

Time to embrace renewal

Large cellophane-wrapped, multicolored baskets overflowed with marshmallow chicks, chocolate bunnies, jelly beans that sparkled like precious gems, lime-green grass, and Cadbury eggs that were way too sweet and perfectly messy.

Suspended in the Star City

Wandering around cities like Shanghai and Hong Kong is a treat for the imagination. While people may move into such places ,there is still a drive to bring the wilderness into the concrete and steel.

Helping preserve the waterway

The Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation, founded in 2011, is a group of dedicated volunteers who are interested in enhancing the wilderness character of the waterway, protecting its environment, preserving its historic and cultural values and fostering knowledge and understanding of the waterway.

What’s in a (given) name?

When you’re working with early town records you’ll often encounter pages of family histories where the parents and children are listed with birth dates.

Advocating for gun owners in The County

I have always supported our Second Amendment right to keep and bear arms. Over the course of my three years as your state representative, I have proposed and supported several pieces of legislation to support gun owners.

Employees met crisis head-on

If an organization was going to choose a year to recognize the contributions employees are making, this is the year. COVID-19 has challenged us all to find new ways to do things and change, and adjust, and change again when necessary.

None so blind as he who cannot see

During the course of my career, I had the privilege of meeting people from every possible walk of life all over the world, and each will forever hold a dear place within my portfolio of memories and lessons learned. One gentleman in particular has captivated my attention once again.

Ark Animal Sanctuary – Week of March 23, 2021

A little over two weeks ago we received a phone call about an injured stray cat. The person said it had been coming to their home every morning to eat and that it had injuries to its head and ears. We were asked to help and we said “yes” if they could catch the cat.

Hidden secrets of concretions

Concretions are natural phenomena unknown to most people but occurring all around the world including Aroostook County. Concretions are hard masses of rock. In Latin, the word con means ‘together’ and the word crescere means “to grow.” Joined together the two words become “concretions. “

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