In Bangor on Friday, Barnstar! Bluegrass plays a show at the Bangor Arts Exchange, while rockin’ Celtic trio the Napper Tandies play at Black Bear Brewing, Allison Bankston and Hippie Soup is at Nocturnem Drafthaus, Analog Salad is at Paddy Murphy’s, and Leaving Eden is… Read More
“I’m taking my ball and going home!”… Read More
You don’t have to live in Waterville to enjoy Earl Smith’s wonderful history of that city. Water Village, published by North Country Press, takes us through that fascinating history from 1498 to today. Boy, he must’ve done a lot of research! I found a lot of… Read More
We are faced with a plethora of decisions as we plan for and transition to retirement. Each decision initiates a course of action that establishes momentum and moves us in a direction that either serves us or works against us. But are we aware of the choices we are making? Read More
It's that time of year, and we're taking a look ahead to the winter months here in Maine. Read More
I buy the argument. What remains to be seen is whether or not the courts will. Read More
So now when I visit New York, I make a point of living out that childhood fantasy. Sometimes we make it as far south as Pickle Guys, in the lower East Side, or wait in line for Russ and Daughters, and sometimes it's just a quick stop into a bagel place, like today. But it's satisfying in a way that few other things are. Read More
Hardwoods sprout green leaves in the Wilderness during a wet Virginia spring. Union soldiers plunging into this murky second-growth forest in May 1864 encountered scrub trees and tangled undergrowth so thick that men lost sight of each other along a regimental firing line. (Brian F. Read More
Difficulty: Easy to moderate, depending on the trails you hike. Altogether, the intersecting trails in the park equal about 10 miles. However, most recommended loop hikes are less than 2 miles. How to get there: From the intersection of Route 2 and Route 23 in Canaan,… Read More
It’s about time. Read More
It is time to demand public funding for the Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Department, which does a lot for all the citizens of Maine, but gets almost no funding from most Mainers. Public funding for DIFW should be the top priority in the next legislative… Read More
Stan Lee, the legendary writer, editor and publisher of Marvel Comics whose fantabulous but flawed creations made him a real-life superhero to comic book lovers everywhere, has died. He was 95. — News Item… Read More
Maine offers camp opportunities that vary as widely as the children who participate in them. All of those camps operate thanks to robust summer staffs – counselors and instructors; healthcare and kitchen and facilities workers – guided by directors and senior-level employees. But operating a camp is a… Read More
With strong support from voters, Democrats should use their window of opportunity. Read More
For weeks now, I have noticed a tizzy developing in newspaper food sections, food sites on the web, and cooking shows about Thanksgiving which is–egad—next week, early this year. Many imply we are bundles of nervous anxiety about the big day. googletag.cmd.push(function () {… Read More
I have a serious hang up. (I’m down to only a few and they are all pretty benign). I am blessed – I get to do stuff I love both personally and professionally. I go a lot of places and meet a ton of people. I… Read More
Maine Secretary of State Matthew Dunlap criticized the campaign of U.S. Rep. Bruce Poliquin on Sunday for its allegations about mishandled ballot boxes, saying the charges could cause voters to lose confidence in the voting system. — News Item… Read More
There is not an athlete in my lifetime I have had a greater love/hate relationship with than Roger Clemens. As a kid I was glued to my AM radio that night in April, 1986 when Clemens mowed down 20 Seattle Mariners. What a season! 24-4. Read More
The holiday season is upon us — the Halloween candy is all gobbled up, Election Day is in the books, and Black Friday fliers are already starting to circulate. As consumers look to ring in the best deals of the season, shoppers say they’ll spend an… Read More
When news of the end of the World War reached Brunswick on November 11, 1918, people poured into the streets in a spontaneous outbreak of joy. But the good mood was turned upside down when young Rose Bouchard was accidentally shot and killed during the celebration. Read More
