Turning sixty-five can be life-changing, in a good way. For starts, it is a great motivator to get outside and have adventures. And to purge. Read More
All the president’s men. Read More
Guess what vegetable is almost always found on lists of "most-hated vegetables?" Brussels sprouts! (Turnips also tend to make the list.) They used to be one of my least favorite vegetables. Not anymore. How you cook them is the key and I've got a recipe for you. Read More
Summer youth camps across Maine are still. Buildings are closed, boats and docks are out of the water, and the exuberant sounds of children learning and playing have given way to the quiet of late fall. But while campers and counselors are immersed in their lives at school… Read More
Research by Paul Lessard, in Belgrade, Maine, about one of his colonial Revolutionary War ancestors, raised two history question. Quebec during the American Invasion 1775-1776 English translation. Check the video link in this blog. During the Revolution, why did the Continental Army’s… Read More
Every week, appearing as if being forced to do so at gunpoint, Bill Belichick stands in front of the unwashed media masses, staring sternly out at the wide eyed throng, looking like he is in a great deal of pain as he listens to their questions. He repeatedly… Read More
During the hearings, even the Republicans “preferred witnesses” are telling the truth. Read More
I don't have any idea how people can find any of this process enjoyable or interesting any more. Read More
Voter fraud occurred in Marshfield in late summer 1863, but town officials quickly got wise to the voting irregularity — and it was not attributed to Russian interference. Only 17.54… Read More
Ben Grant is running for state representative for House District 41 in Portland. Grant is trying a novel approach to fundraising for his race. Read More
Robert Romano’s book, Shadows in the Stream, includes a lot of his fishing adventures in the Rangeley region. But the book includes a lot more than just fishing stories. Bob and his wife live out of state but they bought a camp on Aziscohos lake, and… Read More
I continued delving into recent releases from Angel Olsen, Big Thief, Caroline Polachek and Sturgill Simpson on the show this week, while the retro alternative set focused on a number of "cult classic" albums in honor of the lavish new reissue of Gene Clark's stunning "No Other" record from 1974. Read More
Jackson Lab mice heading to the International Space Station. Read More
A great, fiery flaming dessert dish, and some thoughts on our country's hidden corners and quiet faces -- America's nooks and crannies all around us. Read More
This article, by Courtney Allen of the University of Maine, was originally published on the Bangor Daily News opinion page on November 19, 2019. Stock photo | Pexels By Courtney Allen, Opinion guest column • November 19, 2019 6:00 am… Read More
Here’s a question that would stump even the greatest Jeopardy champion: With a win over New Hampshire Saturday will the UMaine football team qualify for the NCAA playoffs? Forty eight hours ago I thought I knew the answer: No. Nope. No way. Not gonna happen. After… Read More
Environmental rules continue to be rolled back under the Trump administration, even as impeachment dominates the front pages. Read More
Around Dec. 1, 1864, the 7th Maine Battery occupied Fort Sedgwick, similar in design to the well preserved Fort Stedman (above) at Petersburg National Battlefield Park. Also called “Fort Hell,” Sedgwick was located farther west from Stedman. (Brian F. Swartz Photo)… Read More
Vikki Choate told me that when she hit 50, something magical happened — things that used to bother her didn’t anymore. In this episode of Conversations About Aging, we talked about her view on life and how she is preparing for the future. Hint: it doesn't include retirement. Read More
On a day when you’re going to hear a lot of “It ain’t always pretty” and “A win is a win on the road” it’s important to remember that the Patriots improved to 9-1 with their 17-10 win in Philadelphia Sunday. But, that game was uglier than a… Read More
