Winter is upon us once more. Mother Nature will soon transform our city streets and roadways into white paths that are slippery and dangerous. We will see wind, snow, ice, sleet, freezing rain and bitter cold temperatures.
Have you ever wondered how to book a flight through Presque Isle International Airport? Whether you are planning a business trip or family vacation, it can sometimes feel overwhelming.
It started as a bad day. I engaged in the usual grousing about ice on the windshield, the defrost not warming fast enough, and the neighborhood critters reveling in the trash waiting at the side of the road.
In my last column I wrote about the challenges involved in researching the early censuses. One of the things that may strike researchers is how often the head of household was male.
In examining local history, we often do not know a lot about women from our community’s past. Prior to 1920, women did not have the right to vote and were seen simply as someone’s mother or wife.
Fireworks can herald the celebration of new leadership for a society. The flash and unexpected noisy boom can scare pets, wildlife and people. Fireworks trigger a natural thrill for the enthusiasts.
One of the frustrating things involving the early U.S. censuses (1790-1840) is that the members of the household aren’t named, nor their relationship to one another given.
Over the past week, I have received more than a hundred phone calls, emails, and in-person conversations regarding the closure of the Nordic Heritage Center. These interactions have revealed a profound truth: this is not just about a facility.
Avis: Ceci est une vrais histoire. J’étais pas la en cause que j’étais probablement trop jeune. Mais me mére m’a compter l’histoire. On a ris ensemble pi je les jamais oublié.
Daniel Stickney was born on Nov. 25, 1804, in Hallowell, and was the third of nine children.
