In my last column I discussed the differences between the Puritans of Massachusetts Bay Colony and the Pilgrims of Plymouth. Millions of Americans descend from these Protestant settlers and quite often have ancestors from both colonies. You probably do if your ancestors were here in New England in the 17th or 18th century.
If you care to ignite a fiery discussion among a gathering of deer hunters, ask which whitetail rifle is superior for Maine.
It was another record-breaking year for the Health Services Foundation’s Festival of Trees.
Showcasing impressive vocal abilities and solid acting chops, young thespians dazzled at Houlton’s Community Arts Center over the weekend for three showings of Disney’s “Freaky Friday.”
The Aroostook House of Comfort was selected to be the recipient of funds raised during the first three quarters of 2022 by employees of Katahdin Trust, a local community bank serving northern Maine and the greater Bangor and Portland regions.
On Monday, Nov. 7, the East Grand School’s Outdoor Education class was the recipient of a bull moose provided by the Maine Warden Service.
Katahdin Middle-High School principal Heather Mitchell has announced the first quarter honor roll for students for the 2022-23 school year.
Monticello portrait photographer, Nanette Gordon, hosted a gallery show and celebration at CoworkHers on Congress Street in Portland titled, “The Empowered Portrait, Seeing and Celebrating Women over 50.”
Several Maine parishes are offering free community meals on Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 24, to which all are invited. Many parishes are also assembling Thanksgiving baskets for community members in need.
The snow and the cold weather has arrived. If we listen to everyone it is going to be a difficult winter.
