I drove by the tiny, rustic house each day on my way to work. As soon as I could catch a glimpse of the yard, I would slow down and quickly turn my head to check and see if the dog was sitting in the doghouse door, his head straight ahead with a heavy, rusty chain on his neck.
Within my mother’s cedar chest are many treasures: baby shoes from both of her children, colored pictures that run outside the lines, a silk blanket from Japan, old photos of my parents when their love was powerful and sweet at the same time
When we’re writing our family history we focus on dates, vital records and names of family members. But there’s more to add to complete the picture of a family’s life.
To the Editor,
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Sen. Susan Collins for securing $3.2 million for the Caribou Utilities District’s wastewater infrastructure project.
Up in Aroostook County — where folks call it “The County” like it’s family — remnants of the former Loring Air Force Base sit like a faded memory.
While the winters up here are known for their length and treachery, there is such beauty in the stillness of a freshly fallen snow upon the library grounds.
To the editor:
When people speak of immigration for some reason, they fail to make a distinction between legal and illegal immigration.
To the editor:
“King Donald’s” tariff war is an economic failure. One purpose of the tariffs was to encourage the creation of American manufacturing jobs.
To the editor:
I am heartbroken and enraged at the violent actions of Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the Customs and Border Protection against immigrants and citizens in Maine, Minnesota and across the country.
To the editor:
As a relatively new County resident, it has been wonderful to learn more about this beautiful, close-knit community.
