DNA points to American’s royal roots in Africa

Science editor Alan Boyle's Weblog: An African-American uses DNA testing to trace his heritage back to Cameroon ... and is welcomed as a long-lost relative by the country's royalty. Cameroon - Africa - United States - DNA profiling - DNA

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Tots can learn the basics A six-week Soccer Tots class for children ages 3-5 is from 10 to 11 a.m. Sept. 11 at the Administration Building East Field. The class will go over skills and moves while showing how to play in a team environment. All players will need to bring shin-guards and a soccer ball. Cost is $45 and includes T-shirt. To sign up, call ACEP at (586) 784-2686.

Genealogy column: Internet helps, hurts researchers

With the advent of the Internet, we all began to see the vast amount of genealogical information that began to appear in cyberspace.

Philatelic Genealogy website, database worth a look

A Civil War scene takes up the left side of an 1863 envelope from Washington, D.C., addressed to Miss Esther A. Packard of Kenduskeag.

Across The Generations -- Avoiding mistakes when researching ancestors

With the programs that are now being shown on TV, such as "Who Do You Think You Are?" etc., more people are getting into the family research game. I say "game" because like anything else you become involved with, there are mistakes you can make.

Past is present in genealogy

More than simply a whirlwind journey into her family's past, historian Buzzy Jackson's account is a deep look inside the often-obsessive world of genealogists, people notable for their "willingness to just keep at it and never give up.'' After giving birth to her son, Jackson becomes fascinated with her family's history. She puts in an incredible amount of legwork, visiting ... Genealogy ...