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As someone in recovery, I sometimes have feelings that I don’t deserve certain things in life because of past transgressions. Occasionally, I feel and act as if I have a debt to the universe that needs to be paid off before I’m allowed to be happy. Read More
What are you more likely to find in Maine's forested national monument? Sasquatch or commercial timber harvesting? Read More
The Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans has been a place of memories – some good and some heartbreaking – for New England Patriots fans, over the years. It was the site where the 1985 Chicago Bears ran all over the Patriots in Super Bowl XX. It… Read More
While founding a new venture in another part of the world can be an exciting prospect, there are several things you need to factor to increase your odds of success. Here are some of them. Culture Cultural norms of influence… Read More
Rosemont Market & Bakery will open a location at 537 Shore Road, according to a report. Read More
“Some people might call ’em spoiled, but I think that these almost ruined ones sometimes make the sweetest jam,” Pearl Smooter says to her daughter, Melanie Carmichael, in the 2002 romantic comedy film “Sweet Home Alabama.” She’s making peach jam, and providing motherly advice to her… Read More
Difficulty: Moderate. The 3.3-mile loop hike of Trout Brook Mountain includes long stretches of gradual but constant climbing, as well as a few particularly rocky sections where footing is tricky. How to get there: Take Interstate 95 Exit 264, then head north… Read More
What are you grateful for? In this podcast, researcher Dr. Robert Emmons discusses what gratitude is, how easy it is to find it, and why it's important to try. Read More
Later that evening, as I kept Pen company in the bathroom, she turned to me and said, "You and daddy are such frustrating babies!"
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We could have, should have, had it for years. Read More
Jose is essentially trapped, and the only way out for the storm, is to meander south. Read More
The race to fill the seat to be vacated by Sen. Eric Brakey highlights tension between leading Senate and House Republicans, Read More
New potatoes and the leeks are fine and ready, and we are still having temperatures in the seventies, so cold potato and leek soup tastes very good indeed. This winter when there are potatoes and leeks in the cellar and snow on the ground,… Read More
Rereading A Walk in the Woods, Bill Bryson’s riotous account of hiking the Appalachian Trail with the delightfully curmudgeonly Katz, made me think of two things: How little humor there seems to be out there these days – in the public sphere, on college campuses, among newspaper… Read More
The president and his retweets. Read More
By Aaron Jackson Week two of the football season is in the books, and if you play fantasy you’re either feeling great about your team, or already planning ahead to 2018. Either way though, you probably have a guy on your bench that you’re thinking about… Read More
When your office environment is ideal, you work more and chances of getting sick are minimized. You have more energy and have a better mood and positive energy. You can relate well with others, and generally, your productivity improves. Here are ways to improve your office… Read More
My name is Seth Blais, and I am a person in recovery from a Substance Use Disorder. I have personally struggled with the misuse of drugs and alcohol for more than a decade. I think it’s important to openly and honestly share my experience, and I’m fortunate to be in a position where I feel comfortable doing so. Read More
I debuted new tracks from The Horrors, The National and Matthew Dear on the show this week, while the retro alternative set focused on some college rock classics from the year 1988. Read More
In 1910, Maine was at the peak of an immigration wave that was providing crucial labor for its biggest industries. The US Census of that year found that 16% of Maine’s population, or one in eight residents, were immigrants. That’s a far greater share than today,… Read More
The answer is… Trout Brook Mountain in Baxter State Park. The winner, drawn randomly from all who guessed the location correctly, is Kayleigh Sauda of Bangor! Enjoy the $50 L.L.Bean gift card, Greg! And thanks to everyone for playing. Come on back next Monday to play again! And if you’re interested… Read More
Good morning from Augusta, where Gov. Paul LePage is trying to get his Republican base to urge Maine’s senators to support the party’s latest Affordable Care Act repeal effort. He sent an email to supporters calling the latest bill ‘our last chance.’… Read More
