5 years ago
Freedom is our own to use
“We’ll pay you with your freedom.” “I have my freedom. You mean you’ll pay me with my liberty.”
Stories by Andrew Birden
5 years ago
Heavy storm dampens 30th annual County Open
HOULTON, Maine — The 30th annual County Open golf tournament hit a bit of a snag Saturday as an intense storm passed through the Houlton area, halting play for a time.
5 years ago
No one wants to prepare for winter on hot summer days
If you are like me, it’s easy to think these sweaty days will never end.
5 years ago
Children learn about fire safety, prevention during special library presentation
PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — Local children received a hands-on lesson in fire safety and prevention on Friday, July 19, when Presque Isle firefighters visited the Mark and Emily Turner Memorial Library. This year marks the third summer that the Presque Isle Fire Department has hosted a youth-oriented fire safety presentation at the public library. Over […]
6 years ago
What you think you know about black flies
They’re bad this year.
I’m not talking “bad” as in, oh, it’s too bad that a black fly bit me on my walk the other day. Ouch, boohoo.
6 years ago
Pondering poultry on the porch
I first suspected something was up when we began to research ways to keep the chickens off the porch.
6 years ago
Fighting over vaccines may be the wrong cure
Intelligence and stupidity are funny things.
6 years ago
For news, reading beats watching
My viewing habits of cable news have changed over the past few years.
6 years ago
Weekly call with politicians rings of democracy in action
Each week, the Aroostook Partnership, a regional advocacy group, facilitates a legislative conference call between political leaders that represent the interest of Aroostook County and business constituents.
