Throughout the United States, prescription drug abuse is devastating individuals, families, and communities. Increasingly, the drug crisis stemming from opioid prescription painkillers is becoming a heroin crisis, as those who become addicted turn to the cheaper, readily available illicit drug.
The culture wars took an expected turn this month when two Republican governors vetoed “Bible bills” in the reliably red states of Idaho and Tennessee.
Smashing into a brick wall can be painful whether with your body, car, or in your genealogical research. Hitting a brick wall in genealogy means you cannot seem to advance further with your research. You may feel you’ve tried everywhere and the information you need just doesn’t exist.
From Portland to Presque Isle, airports large and small across Maine and around the country help connect us and propel our economy forward. And with critical airport funding set to lapse this summer, the Senate recently took a responsible and much-needed step towards extending that support while making air travel safer and more convenient in the process.
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — “So that we may honor the men and women who served at the Presque Isle Army Air Base and those who envisioned an educational purpose for this historic space” — those are the words greeting visitors to the new Gallery of Aviation History at Northern Maine Community College.
May promises to be a busy month for the Aroostook Birders, with five events planned for local birdwatchers from hiking to kayaking.
Exhibit showcases Mountain’s artwork Art reflects mental illness effects PRESQUE ISLE — The Wintergreen Arts Center is participating in Mental Health Month with a celebration of the life and art of Alan Mountain (1956-2015). A reception will be held Friday, May 6, from 6-8 p.m. during the First Friday Downtown Art Walk.
WASHBURN NEWS
Thomas Brewer Park in Washburn will soon have a new picnic area. The Town of Washburn, in conjunction with Washburn Rotary and Recreation Department, are going to place a new picnic area by the benches overlooking the river.
MAPLETON NEWS
The Mapleton United Methodist Church will host their monthly luncheon this Friday, May 6, 2016, at 11:30 a.m. Everyone is invited.
ASHLAND, Maine — Pre-K and kindergarten registration will be conducted Monday, May 16, 2016, in Ashland for parents who have a child who will be ready to start school next fall.
