When it comes to loved ones, it’s essential to hire someone you trust Did you know that by the year 2010 half of the population in our area will be over the age of 60? As an increasing number of the population is living well past the age of 70, 80 and even 90, finding […]

Briana Collier, 29, is a busy woman. She’s married, has two children, Ryan, 4, and Annabelle, almost 2. We can’t forget the puppy, Murphy, who’s one year old. She works as a graphic designer. Like many of us, she likes to save money and clipping coupons helps her do just that. Q: How many years […]

HelpMELaw: Divorce and parental rights Divorce and the sharing of parental rights are serious matters. For most people, this is a difficult, stressful time. In this guide, we try to explain and simplify the court process for you. We hope that this will help you feel more confident about dealing with the legal system. You […]

There are currently 1,976 children in foster care within the state of Maine and 1,240 foster parents. The need for parents to provide care is great. Many of the children who wait for permanent loving homes are older than 11 years old; some of them are in sibling groups that want to remain together. A […]

The 2010 Census April 1, 2010 is Census Day. Every ten years the U.S. Census Bureau conducts a constitutionally-mandated count of everyone living in the United States. This population count determines representation in Congress, boundaries for local legislative districts, and affects the distribution of $300 billion of federal funds each year. The 2010 Census is […]

Searching your family tree Who knows what you’ll find? Are you the sleuthing kind of person who can solve a mystery novel before reading the final chapter? If so, you might want to try your hand in solving the mysteries of genealogy, well known as “tracing your family tree.” My journey began in 1968, in […]

Gifts of faith for everyone By Gemma Osborne Divine Inspirations It’s amazing the different types of Bibles that are available. There are audio, Catholic, children’s, large print, church and ministry, devotional, family, student and other language Bibles, to name a few. To fully understand the depth of the different types of Bibles, you need to […]

By Linda Galway Freelance Writer More than 40 years ago, the phrase “Reading is Fundamental” brought to light the importance of reading to young children as well as the importance of reading as the cornerstone building block for everyday activities. Do you want to follow a recipe? Drive a car? Fill out an application? Balance […]