Too often, we hear farming statistics that reflect only glass half-empty declarations such as the fact that for every one farmer under the age of 35, there are six farmers over the age of 55.
This year, on April 2 at 9 a.m. the 1940 census will, finally, be released to the public. Also, for the first time, NARA (the National Archives) is releasing them for free online searching! The census is usually the first place I go to research a new family member. Since the census is done every 10 years, most people will show up in at least five censuses during their lifetime.
On Monday evening, the City Council took action on whether to confirm the appointment of Martin Puckett of Presque Isle as the deputy city manager.
This year Mother Nature has hovered between fall and winter, teasing us with mild temperatures one day and quickly reminding us of who’s in charge when wind chills drop below zero. In November and December, our mettle was tested with the complete gamut of snow, wind, sleet, rain, ice, mud, and bitter cold.
Time. There is quite possibly no other word in the English language that has so many different uses and meanings. Look it up in Webster’s Dictionary, and you will see an amazing description featuring no less than 14 different possible explanations for what time is.
Time is a relative thing. For some, it is something we never have enough of or it passes way too quickly. For others, time never seems to go by fast enough. Others still like to kill time by doing absolutely nothing.
The public will have an opportunity to voice their opinions on the 2012 municipal budget for the town of Houlton Thursday evening when the town council holds a public hearing on its $9.04 million spending plan.
Each year, some of Maine’s most exceptional students are chosen to attend one of the United States military service academies. One of my greatest honors as a United States Senator is having the opportunity to nominate to the academies these exceptional students, many of whom will be our nation’s future military leaders.
For most genealogists, a main objective is to get back to the “old country.” That is often where the trail grows cold. Back in the days when we had to rely on printed sources, if you did not already know your ancestor’s point of origin, it was very difficult to find it. However, there is now a great deal of information available on the Internet and more is being digitized by volunteers and organizations every single day.
The year 2011 has come to an end and what an eventful year it was. While the economy continues to struggle, there have been positives signs the country is slowly turning the corner. Many would probably agree they are no worse off than this time a year ago. And though that may not be a ringing endorsement for good times yet to come it’s a start.
The last four months have been a very difficult time for many in Presque Isle. The City Council has been wrestling with their desire to maintain the current level of services for residents and visitors while also trying desperately not to increase the costs associated with those services.
