Opinion

6 months ago

Thoughts on food waste

To the editor:
My apologies for the late reply to the May 15 article “Local farming wastes the most food in Maine.”

6 months ago

How people ‘called’ in Victorian times

Anyone familiar with me knows that I am fascinated by all things Victorian.  The Victorian Era refers to the period from 1837 to1901 when Queen Victoria reigned in England.  

6 months ago

Be safe in the woods

It’s time for Nancy’s annual “how to stay safe in the woods” column. When the weather warms, many genealogists head out to explore. If you’re planning on bashing through the woods, hunting up the old family homestead or the site of a long-neglected cemetery, there are a few things to keep in mind.

7 months ago

Welcoming and protecting pollinators

To celebrate pollinator month this June, we wanted to focus on what we can do to support pollinator health in our own backyards. While the poster children of pollinators, butterflies and bees, will appreciate it, so will the many other pollinators, including wasps, flies and bats. 

7 months ago

The mill workers

Settlers in New England harnessed the power of river rapids by building earthen dams. They used that power to operate mills. These mills dotted the landscape and provided employment for local people.