7 months ago
The chaos caused when words sound alike
Words that sound alike are called homophones. For teachers of English as a second language, this is often an irksome, necessary and, at times, amusing exercise.
Editorials
8 months ago
The challenges of caring for The County’s older adults
As a lifelong resident of The Valley, I’ve seen a lot of change in Aroostook County, but one thing has stayed constant: the way we take care of each other. Today, however, we’re facing one of the greatest challenges I can remember.
8 months ago
Escaping the winter doldrums
Once the excitement of the holidays has passed, it’s easy to slip into the winter doldrums. Ice, snow and cold often mean people tend to stay home and hunker down. It’s easy to do as little as possible.
8 months ago
La vie nous parle
Nous avons vue un autre Jour de l’an; un autre Valentin; un autre semaine sainte; au autre mercredi des cendres.
8 months ago
Founders formed the Pioneer Club
In 1915, Elisha Parkhurst, one of the most successful farmers of his time in the Presque Isle area, held a dinner at his house on Church Street in Presque Isle to which he invited nine old friends.
8 months ago
Bringing down walls
When genealogists discover they can’t proceed further in their research into a family or individual, they call it hitting a brick wall. As we start the new year, let’s look at a couple of tips to help you make progress with your own brick walls.
8 months ago
Happy new year
Having discussed terms with the Denizens of the Ordinary, it has been agreed that the world will continue to whirl about the sun and the sun will continue to shine.
8 months ago
Tourism powers Maine’s economy
Were you aware that tourism is the leading economic industry in the state of Maine, and cultural heritage tourism is its fastest growing sector?
9 months ago
Your genealogical will
My husband of 49 years recently died. He had written his own obituary, left some general instructions for his funeral, and what he desired for his half of our tombstone.
9 months ago
A cup of kindness
Christmas Day has arrived. The gifts have been opened. People have marveled at the the ability to dream of futures filled with joy and happiness.
