Author: Justin Ouellette

Respect for the Fallen

Just like he’s done thousands of times before, Hubert Ouellette laces up his boots.  The state police issued black leather is cracking, showing their wear.  He’s suited up for his job many times, but never for a task like this....

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The One Hundred Club

Sea turtles, mighty redwoods and the lucky koi fish.  The list of 100-year-old survivors is not long.  Sleeper’s market in Caribou passed the century milestone in 2014.  It now looks very different from the first store, but the...

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Looking Through Photos in the Dark

Babe Ruth stands about 10 feet in front of home plate, slightly toward third base.  Yankee Stadium is full and on its feet.  The 1949 Yankees line the first base line, hats off, listening to Babe speak.  There is no color but it...

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Shooting Star

Time is winding down on the mechanical scoreboard as number 14 dribbles across half court.  She fakes right, goes left and puts up a shot.  It touches only the net as it slides through the rim.  Count it. A freshman in the...

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Coins, Cards and So Much More

Icy winds on an early February Sunday could not stop collectors as they met for the monthly Coin and Card Show.  James Scherer hosts the event at the Hampton Inn.  It takes 10 large display cases to show off his collection,...

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