Difficulty: Moderate to strenuous. The trails in this network are only suitable for a mountain bike, not a road bike. The easiest trails follow old gravel roads that have been overgrown by grass that is mowed on occasion. Branching off of the old roads are single-track… Read More
Former University of Maine standout Greg Moore has his shot stopped by fellow Black Bears alum Jimmy Howard during a 2010 NHL game with the Columbus Blue Jackets. Moore, a Lisbon native, has been named the head coach of the USHL’s Chicago Steel. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)… Read More
The contested commission is seeking public comments on wind energy development in Maine and was finalized in May. Read More
Last week, Bob McIntosh, president of the Allagash Wilderness Waterway Foundation, announced release of the first heritage resource assessment of the famed Allagash Wilderness Waterway. There’s a lot of good news in the announcement, although they did report that more money will be needed to… Read More
At age 70, I’ve reluctantly come to the realization that I’m not going to be able continue my prior level of athletic involvement indefinitely. I can envision a time when my outdoor activities will be limited to cross country skiing in the winter and biking during the remaining… Read More
The administration’s immigration policy. Read More
A couple of weeks back we here at the Sports Chowdah teamed up with our friends at the Bangor Daily News to give away some Red Sox tickets. All folks had to do to enter was tell us the name of their all time favorite Red Sox player. Read More
This is the story of how one woman turned the darkest time of her life — when she was being treated for a malignant brain tumor — into something positive. She was supported and inspired by someone special and now she is the one who is supporting and inspiring others. Read More
Let’s take a look at my expected top-5 ahead of next Thursday's big day. Read More
Collins says she doesn't like what's happening but she doesn't support the focused bill, written by Sen. Feinstein, that would stop it. Read More
The Democratic gubernatorial primary may soon be decided and the Legislature is coming back to Augusta, but not before talking more about a spending package. Read More
I have the honor of speaking on a panel this week for a Pride Month event that supports addiction recovery among my LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters. I’ve been reviewing statistics and research in anticipation of this. It’s a sobering reminder, if you’ll pardon the pun. The… Read More
Perhaps the most important goal in DIFW’s new moose management plan is this one: maintain a healthy sustainable moose population while providing hunting and viewing opportunities. Don’t we wish this was easy. The plan notes that as Maine moves into a new horizon moose management impacts… Read More
I wish I could share with my Dad some of life's events including some motorsports adventures. Tell your Dad while he is still with you. Tomorrow may be too late. Happy Father's Day Read More
I wish I could share with my Dad some of life's events including some motorsports adventures. Tell your Dad while he is still with you. Tomorrow may be too late. Happy Father's Day Read More
Thinly sliced, dressed with a little olive oil and lemon zest and salt and pepper lightly added, fennel salad is just the ticket for cool summer dinners, or something light after hearty braised winter dishes. Not everyone likes a vegetable that tastes like licorice… Read More
Some musings on breakfast. Do we really need it? Read More
The Trump trade war could take a toll on the lobster industry. Read More
In honor of Father's Day, Owen King wrote a sweet essay for The New Yorker about a uniquely King family thing he and his dad do for each other. Read More
Power struggles often re-emerge in retirement. What can you do to prevent them? Read More
