3 months ago
Birding in Aroostook
With over 96 million “birders” in the United States and the number of species that can be seen right here in Aroostook County, including rare birds, Presque Isle is pleased to welcome our birding friends.
Opinion
4 months ago
Tough decisions to make
To the editor:
Our country is headed in the wrong direction. Politically. You only have to pay attention to the news, any media, to see how socialism is creeping into our political system.
4 months ago
A woman’s place is on the farm
For Anderson, the farm has become exactly what she spent much of her life searching for: a place to put down roots, raise a family, and build something meaningful.
4 months ago
Family farming: everyone pitches in
Women make up approximately 43% of farmers in Maine, 7% higher than the national average. Many would be forgiven for thinking that number reflects farmers’ wives, not farmers in their own right.
4 months ago
Cousin marriages
The idea of cousins marrying each other triggers the “ick” factor in many people or a rehashing of redneck jokes involving bride hunting at family reunions.
4 months ago
Know before you break ground
As residents gear up for the outdoor project season, local authorities are issuing a reminder to homeowners and contractors alike: before you stick a shovel or an excavator into the earth, you must call 811.
4 months ago
The power of love
He had just retired from a job he loved, a job he had been loyal to for nearly 40 years.
5 months ago
Stay safe
It’s that time again when genealogists get the urge to visit the burial sites of their ancestors.
5 months ago
Development should start from within
To the editor:
The piece in The County’s May 20 newspaper entitled “Grant contest to boost self-reliant businesses in East Grand region” was in stark contrast to the reporting on meetings for data center development in southern Aroostook
