I’ve talked and written about this topic so much I bet you’re tired of hearing about it. It’s legal sports betting here in Maine. While I am still a bit ticked off it’s not here already, I’m wagering that it will be coming. Very Soon. Maybe by… Read More
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi wants the Democratic presidential candidate next year to score a landslide victory over President Trump. If he lost by a narrow margin, she worries that Trump would challenge the result, claiming there had been a conspiracy to rig the election. He might… Read More
The trade war between the U.S. and China escalates. Read More
Learn how to meal prep 10 lunches in 10 minutes! Healthy Buddah Bowls to get 2 hungry adults through the work week! Read More
In this edition: 1) Birding, paddling, walking, running, learning, playing – there is so much to do in Aroostook County this weekend!. 2) Paddle to Presque Isle in a fun – but serious – race in Washburn. 3) Test your mettle on the Madawaska River in Stockholm. Plus… Read More
For some industries, phone calls represent valuable conversions and interest in your business. If your business values phone calls as part of your marketing strategy, but you’re having trouble getting the phone to ring, there are a few strategies that may help you drive phone calls and gain more qualified leads Read More
AUGUSTA, ME- Franco-American Day at the State Capitol was a cultural success. Heather Pouliot prepared Acadian buckwheat pancakes called ployes. They were a delicious success served in the State Capitol Hall of Flags. On Thursday, May 16, 2019, the Maine Legislature held a… Read More
Should we even bother having states? Apparently, that is a question which needs to be asked. Earlier this week, the Maine Senate endorsed the so-called “National Popular Vote.” It would, by law, compel Maine’s Electoral College representatives to cast their ballots for whoever… Read More
DIF&W Commissioner Judy Camuso is very excited about shooting a turkey last week. This is the first wild animal Judy has taken, and as she told me the story I could tell she was very pleased. … Read More
Alabama’s bookshelf. Read More
Food trucks on the Bangor Waterfront.Gabor Degre | BDN On Friday night in Bangor, take your pick from either alt-folk songwriter Eli Elkus at Paddy Murphy’s, Allison Bankston and Hippie Soup at Nocturnem Drafthaus, guitarist Aaron Lefebvre at 2 Feet Brewing, or… Read More
When representatives of the Maine youth camping industry make the trip to the State House, it is often with a particular issue in mind, an item of business for which they are advocating or to which they are opposed. But on May 1, more than 20 Maine youth… Read More
Eat your carrots, they're good for you! What my mother always told me and it's true. I bought a bunch of lovely heirloom carrots and asked Jackie Conn to give us a quick carrot cutting demonstration. Read More
I get really annoyed when I buy beef and cook it perfectly and it has no flavor. That's why we buy almost all our meat products at Wiggins Meat Market in Rockland. Angus! All steer beef! But there's a hitch: Rte 73 roadwork is discouraging people from buying there... Read More
Darcy Scott’s third island mystery, Ragged Island, published by Maine Authors Publishing, is intriguing, from the first to the last page. I enjoyed Darcy’s first two island novels, which have won many awards, and have been looking forward to this third one set on Matinicus Island. Read More
Fran Evans was blessed. Her daughters took turns moving into her home to care for her as she grew older. And now, they've written a book about their experiences. Read More
Plastic bags, plastic straws, styrofoam cups, containers…bye-bye. Read More
You have to hand it to the Democrats, though. They understand that this is an opportunity that is fleeting and unlikely to come again for a long time, and so they are making the most of it. Read More
Two Union officers (foreground) stand on the parapet of the Great River Battery, located only 300 yards from the Confederate earthworks (background) at Port Hudson, La. At 300 yards, Confederate snipers would have shot both officers. (Harper’s Weekly)… Read More
Two Union officers (foreground) stand on the parapet of the Great River Battery, located only 300 yards from the Confederate earthworks (background) at Port Hudson, La. At 300 yards, Confederate snipers would have shot both officers. (Harper’s Weekly)… Read More
