10 years ago
‘Dear Diary’
Most folks don’t know that some very important weather information has been gleaned from old weather diaries, which were often kept by farmers and town folk alike.
Editorials
10 years ago
Family Searcher: The story behind the statistics
Genealogy is a whole different animal from the one I knew when my family began this quest back in the 1980s. The main change is due to the rise in popularity of the home computer and the emergence of the Internet. However, advances in medicine will be changing the thoughts of future genealogists.
10 years ago
Let’s work together to boost winter recreation in the state
While snow can sometimes be a hassle, it is also part of the Maine tourism economy.
10 years ago
Cup O’ Joe: Busy time for sports
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, if you are a sports fan. The high school basketball season is rapidly coming to a conclusion with a number of local teams positioned to make some noise in the tournament starting Feb. 13.
10 years ago
Weather Whys: Closer to the sun in winter?
Hi folks, here’s one which always surprises people: in the Northern Hemisphere, during our winter, we are about 3 million miles closer to the Sun than during our summer (91 million vs. 94 million miles).
10 years ago
Reflecting on work from past year, future
President Obama recently delivered his “State of the Union” address where he spoke about our nation’s progress and his vision for the coming year. As we as a country turn the page on 2014 and look to the future, I’d like to reflect on some of my work from this past year and highlight my priorities for the year ahead.
10 years ago
Let me help you through the winter!
Recently (January 2nd), The County experienced a significant bout of snow showers and snow squalls, along with areas of blowing snow which caused brief whiteouts.
10 years ago
Hand sledding on ‘The Hill’
I remember back in the late 1960s — to some of us a long time ago — we didn’t have computers and smart phones or Xboxes. In fact, at this time of the year, winter, snowmobiles weren’t really in vogue like they are today.
10 years ago
Cup O’ Joe: Too cool for school
If you have ever driven by a school early in the morning or early afternoon as students are heading to or from the building, perhaps you have noticed some of the attire worn by today’s youth. Or to be more exact, the lack of clothing.
10 years ago
Weather Whys: Let me help you through the winter
Recently (Jan. 2), The County experienced a significant bout of snow showers and snow squalls, along with areas of blowing snow which caused brief whiteouts.
