6 years ago
Combating scams that target veterans
Ben Wells of Portland served our country with distinction in the Air Force, and when he returned home, he continued to serve by volunteering to help his fellow veterans.
Editorials
6 years ago
To avoid carbon monoxide poisoning, stay out of the car until you’re ready to roll
It happens every year after a snowstorm. And it’s always devastating.
6 years ago
State should join Mainers in supporting local business
Mainers like to shop local, and that extends well beyond the holiday season. Whether it’s purchasing local produce from family-run farms or buying quality, handcrafted goods for loved ones, Maine people recognize the value of keeping their hard-earned dollars local.
6 years ago
Fighting back against Social Security scam criminals
It is estimated that America’s seniors lose a staggering $2.9 billion each year to an ever-growing array of financial exploitation schemes and scams.
6 years ago
All in a name
In the last column I discussed tips for locating the surnames of female ancestors. This can often be a difficult and long task.
6 years ago
Record cold, blocked doors and slippery roads
Ever since that record-tying 68 on the first of November, which I wrote about in my last column, we’ve been burning a lot of fuel. Through midnight on the 18th, Caribou’s heating degree days were about 5 percent higher than last November, which was itself a colder-than-normal month.
6 years ago
Look out for each other as the weather gets colder
I, like any good County resident, have a love for snow in my veins. Enduring the winter here bonds us, creates a stronger community and makes summer that much sweeter. County folk are proud to be self-reliant, independent people; people who don’t think twice about a winter storm.
6 years ago
What it means to live in The County
Many of us County residents have heard this question a lot over the years: Why do you live up there, anyway?
