Last week, I laid out my predictions for the Democratic primary for governor. This week I’ll continue the wild speculation with my thoughts on the Republican primary. Where the Democratic primary is shaping up as a battle… Read More
As we eagerly await blackflies you may enjoy this story of a young falcon that was killed by blackflies in Minnesota. This Associated Press story was published in the Bangor Daily News on June 19, 1986. For some reason I kept this. Here it is. Blackflies… Read More
4:25pm GAMES RULE! Read More
Augusta legislative shortfall. Read More
Subaru Rally Race Shop and Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini and other exotic cars restored at Restoration Performance Motorcars shop which I visited in Vermont. Read More
Subaru Rally Race Shop and Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini and other exotic cars restored at Restoration Performance Motorcars shop which I visited in Vermont. Read More
I further explored recent releases from The Decemberists and Alice Merton on the show this week, while the retro alternative section took Pitchfork's new 30 Best Dream Pop Albums list as inspiration for an epic hour-plus set. Read More
Happy Earth Day! The head of the EPA under scrutiny for allegations of unchecked spending and ethics lapses. The Cone of Silence is a reference from the Get Smart television series from the mid 1960s. Read More
Tim Bergling (better known as Avicii) was found dead Friday. He was 28 years old. The official cause of death has not been released, but authorities have said that there is no criminal activity suspected. Until tonight I never knew a thing about the man. I… Read More
"Hiking Acadia National Park" received top honors in the Independent Publisher Book Awards travel guide category, joining winners from 43 US states, 6 Canadian provinces and 11 overseas nations, in the 22nd year of the “IPPY Awards.” Read More
Earth Day is a time to be thankful for the world we live in and all that is wonderful and wild about it. In Maine we are blessed with glades Pines, thickets of fir, forests, mountains, rivers, lakes, valleys and one of the most beautiful coastlines in the… Read More
Last week, the U.S. got news of an impending national disaster, a situation that could have “serious negative consequences for the budget and the nation.” The warning came from the Congressional Budget Office, a rare, nonpartisan federal agency. Almost nobody paid attention. The threat… Read More
If you think being over 65 gives you license to slow down, think again. Staying active keeps you young, happy and healthy. If you don't believe me, read what these people say about regular exercise. Read More
With all of the offseason roster changes, player-coach drama, and draft day yet to come, the Patriots better be ready for one of the toughest, and most intriguing schedules they have seen in years. Let’s break it down: Bill’s Boys will play in the… Read More
Earth Day 2018. Read More
In this edition: 1) A 5k to support organ and tissue awareness in Caribou. 2) A fitness club for youth gets underway in Presque Isle. 3) Wake up early for a wicked good waterfowl walk in Fort Fairfield. Plus lots more! Events:… Read More
On the importance of slowing down and enjoying a life in the country. Read More
Good morning from Augusta, where everyone is tired and cranky after a contentious three days at the State House. We’ll catch up on a few items that might have been overshadowed by the uproar on the House floor. LePage asks legislators to ‘address student debt!’… Read More
“Please, Sir, I want some more.” “I know how much is enough,” a friend of mine once said to me. “It’s just a little more than you have right now.” And that, in two short simple sentences, is what drives the… Read More
Its spires are a majestic Lewiston focal point that are visible from miles away. Undeniably, the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul is a magnificent architectural achievement, both inside and out. Moreover, the Basilica’s impressive structure is a tribute to the people who built and have… Read More
