Our Maine Street's Aroostook Issue 2 : Fall 2010 | Page 6

o ur Thoughts letter from the magazine team When I sat down to write the opening letter for the first issue of Our Maine Street Magazine I had no idea just how our magazine project would be received by the general public. Now, three months later I am pleased to say that we couldn’t be more pleased with the messages of support we have received and the number of copies that people are picking up to take home with them whether home is in The County or across the United States. We also know that our first issue wasn’t perfect and we have been listening to your suggestions and advice. We have tried to pay more attention to the details and are testing out a different paragraph style for this issue (let us know what you think). This issue we are pleased to present three very different articles: “Aroostook’s Veterans” provides a look at the experiences of a small sample of Aroostook County’s Veterans who served their country when called upon and chose to reside here in Aroostook when their task was done. No matter the role they played in our country’s conflicts, it takes a courageous soul to step forward and do what is asked of them. To these men and women, thank you. “Christmas Song” will introduce you to two very special local groups and provide a bit of insight into the process and motivation behind the work that they do during the holiday season. “A Growing Commitment to Maine” is a combination piece that includes a look at what Irving Woodlands has been up to as well as checking in with the Pelletier family to learn a bit about where they come from and where they are going. Some new photographers join us this issue so look for the work of Mike McNally of Ashland, Janet Kelle of West Chapman and Kathie M. Beaulieu of Limetone throughout the issue. We encourage you to send in your photos, paintings, poems and stories. All too soon the crisp snap of leaves will give way to the crunch of ice and snow and the sights and sounds of people gathering for the fall and winter holidays. We here at Our Maine Street Magazine wish you and yours a safe and happy end to the year and we look forward to seeing you again in January. 4 FALL & WINTER 09 Craig Cormier Our Maine Street Magazine www.ourmainestreet.com [email protected] www.facebook.com/ourmainestreet