Editorials

6 years ago

Sugar fix

Humans are born with an innate attraction to sweetness and may pursue a sugar fix their whole lives. Centuries ago in the early spring

6 years ago

Two firsts for a weather nut

When you’re a weather nut, and I have been one since I was a little kid, rare weather events are really exciting, and recently, I got to experience not just one, but two, and they almost happened at the same time.

6 years ago

Praises for a water expert

The art and science of water technology brings fortune. With water the crops grow and without water those crops can die. America is lucky today in having in most places a decent supply of safe water. Quality water underlines development.

6 years ago

Family Farm II

Last week’s article discussed the contributions of family members, a full complement of “backup singers” who make our farms swing to the beat.

6 years ago

A boy’s foray into forestry

I was watching a YouTube video this morning of a young man and his dad cutting trees to build a cabin with

6 years ago

Tracing New England colonial roots

You may have run across the initials NEHGS in a footnote or heard someone refer to “Hist Gen” and wondered what they are.

6 years ago

In the face of challenges, Maine communities unite

I’ve often said that Maine feels like one large small town. From the coast to the forest, cities to small rural towns, we all share one incredibly important thing: our sense of community.

6 years ago

Border Outpost: Community

Yes, it was something my mother said offhandedly, not prompted by any question as to the reason why. She resumed going to Mass after my father died. I was aware of the arrangement they had made not to interfere with the other’s beliefs or impose those beliefs on us as children. That would prompt a […]

6 years ago

Teachers prepare us for tomorrow

Teachers are a blessed group of people. They work with so many problems confronting them before they even walk through the door of a school.