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What happens if the moose mutiny?

Aroostook County’s declining population, economic woes and attitude crisis have reached a fever pitch in recent years. While the U.S. economy has boomed and rural areas have benefitted from an influx of “cottagecore” Instagram influencers seeking rustic photo backdrops, The County has largely been overlooked.

Patois, dictons, metaphores: lettre B, 2e partie

As you probably already know, many years ago, more specifically, until 1967, most St. John Valley students were punished for speaking French on school grounds.

It’s been an honor to serve you in the statehouse

Serving in the Maine Legislature has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I was first elected to the Maine House of Representatives back in 1974, and I served there and in the Senate until 1986.

Sharing ancestors

If you’re new to genealogy you may expect to find uncomplicated paths to your ancestors with new grandparents in each generation. As you research further back in time you’ll almost certainly find your ancestral trees cross, intermarry, and so on and on.

Building plans? Caribou can help

Despite the various challenges presented this year, the city of Caribou saw many building, demolition and plumbing permits issued. Are you thinking about a project in 2021? The city would like to be your development partner by offering guidance from inception to completion.

Bright shiny objects

With the election debacle, fake news, real news and COVID-19 all in play at the same time, our belly-filling turkey holiday is soon arriving from its annual trip around the sun.

Amazing record-shattering warmth

Astonishing warmth enveloped Aroostook County during the second week of November.

Never miss the chance to share a good story

Even though Halloween is over for another year, this story stays with me.

Not in Maine. Please, not in Maine.

We Mainers are, if anything, great cheerleaders for the underdog. We root for the one who comes from behind, who defies all odds to achieve, to survive, to triumph.

The tales school records can tell

In the first half of the 20th century most people graduated from eighth grade and went to work. Others continued through high school or other training. How do you learn more about their experiences?

Overcoming women’s unique barriers to retirement security

As a senator representing the oldest state in the nation by median age, one of my highest priorities is to improve retirement security for older Americans today and for generations to come.

Behind door No. 2? Maybe your life

Emergency! Everyone out, quick! Oh, no -- I can't open the door, because someone has nailed it shut!

E. A. Williams cartoon – Week of November 9, 2020

Rock 'em, sock 'em politics

Hikers can visit fire tower cabs on these three Maine mountains

The Bureau of Parks and Lands recently installed new fire tower cabs on Allagash, Round Pond (T13 R12) and Deboullie mountains. These projects have been in the planning stages for many years.

Lettre B (1e partie)

As you probably already know, many years ago, more specifically, until 1967, most St. John Valley students were punished for speaking French on school grounds.

In praise of political mailers

Nobody works harder in an election year than the men and women who produce campaign mailers. This army of graphic designers and writers toil night and day to put together succinct, meaningful messages crucial to voters looking to make an informed choice.

Renew for access

Every September I know it’s time to renew my Genealogical Researcher Card with the state of Maine.

Where to find city information

The Caribou Municipal Building was closed for a few days in early October as a precaution and it raised thoughts about citizens who might be uncomfortable coming into the office.

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