The potato house floor spread out before Mack, with its low hanging lights and deep corners. He could smell the bounty that waited in the long darkness; fresh potatoes that were cool and sprinkled with black flecks of healthy dirt and youthful white sprouts that were just beginning to bloom.
As American families continue to struggle to get the jobs they need at wages they deserve, it is more important than ever for members on both sides of the aisle to come together on legislation to promote economic growth and job creation.
She was wandering alone for three nights. The frigid temperatures of winter in Aroostook County were not kind to the Southern gal. A frantic search began. People’s emotions were stirred. Could she survive the Arctic cold front that swept into The County? Lots of kind words and prayers were offered through this unsettling time.
Dave Trahan has been a little nervous lately. The executive director of the Sportsmen’s Alliance of Maine (SAM) is in crosshairs of another organized drive to ban the use of bait or dogs to hunt bear in the state.
The first step in genealogy is to learn everything you can from family members and learn how to document what you have found.
Another very important step is to understand records; what is available and where to find it.
Fifty years ago, on January 27, 1964, Senator Margaret Chase Smith of Maine announced her candidacy for President of the United States. The following July, at the Republican National Convention in San Francisco, the Great Lady from Maine became the first woman to have her name entered into nomination by a major party for our nation’s highest office.
Bonita was small in stature with unique and extraordinary facial features. Her short, light brown hair was held back on one side with a copper colored bobby pin and her eyes were deep blue and often expressionless.
By Mike Lange Dave Trahan has been a little nervous lately. The executive director of the Sportsmen’s Alliance of Maine (SAM) is in crosshairs of another organized drive to ban the use of bait or dogs to hunt bear in the state. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and other activist organizations […]
Bangor was the place to be Saturday for fans of cheerleading as Aroostook County squads competed in the regional cheering competitions at the new Cross Insurance Center.
Throngs of local fans braved the elements to take in the Class C event and the Houlton varsity cheering squad did not disappoint. The Shires finished third out of 13 squads, earning the right to advance to the state competition Saturday, Feb. 8 at the Augusta Civic Center.
An alternative to Medicaid expansion is staring us directly in the face.
There is a debate raging in Maine over whether to sign state government up to help foot the bill for the largest-ever expansion of medical welfare in the state’s history.
