In each of the past two months, November and December, both Houlton and Caribou recorded their warmest high temperature on record for each of those months. First, on Nov. 10, Caribou reached a jaw-dropping 75 degrees.
Having been born and raised in Aroostook County, I know how essential agriculture is to our state’s economy and our way of life. Supporting Maine’s dairy, potato and special crop industries — such as our wild blueberry growers — has always been one of my top priorities in the Senate.
Aroostook County’s declining population, economic woes and attitude crisis have reached a fever pitch in recent years. While the U.S. economy has boomed and rural areas have benefitted from an influx of “cottagecore” Instagram influencers seeking rustic photo backdrops, The County has largely been overlooked.
As you probably already know, many years ago, more specifically, until 1967, most St. John Valley students were punished for speaking French on school grounds.
Serving in the Maine Legislature has been one of the greatest honors of my life. I was first elected to the Maine House of Representatives back in 1974, and I served there and in the Senate until 1986.
If you’re new to genealogy you may expect to find uncomplicated paths to your ancestors with new grandparents in each generation. As you research further back in time you’ll almost certainly find your ancestral trees cross, intermarry, and so on and on.
Despite the various challenges presented this year, the city of Caribou saw many building, demolition and plumbing permits issued. Are you thinking about a project in 2021? The city would like to be your development partner by offering guidance from inception to completion.
With the election debacle, fake news, real news and COVID-19 all in play at the same time, our belly-filling turkey holiday is soon arriving from its annual trip around the sun.
Astonishing warmth enveloped Aroostook County during the second week of November.
Even though Halloween is over for another year, this story stays with me.
