Recommendations for Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife By George Smith, georgesmithmaine@gmail.com googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i = 0; i < slot_sizes.length; i++) { if (isMobileDevice()) { if (slot_sizes[i][0] googletag.cmd.push(function… Read More
Stories of going fast on super speedway by non-race drivers. You can experience driving a super late model stock car at Spud Speedway at the beginning of next Father's Day weekend. Read More
I was talking with a friend last night – a rare person who loves and hates language in the ways that I do. It’s a quirky thing to relish certain words and have an aversion to others. It’s not about social connotations. It’s about how you relate to… Read More
We might have a new leader in the clubhouse for best sports story of the year in our state. The remarkable University of Maine Football season is the stuff of legend. It’s a season that local fans will talk about for years to come. And there could… Read More
The annual presidential turkey pardon. Read More
Maine high school basketball starts tomorrow, Monday, November 19th with tryout sessions. On Tuesday. November 20 I start my 8th season of my Bangor Daily News sports page “Off the Rim” basketball column. Read More
I’ve notice a big surge recently in the fly fishing world, Musky on the fly seems to be where it’s at. Here in Maine and all over the country people are setting out in search of the elusive predator fish. So it was only natural that I myself… Read More
A rule that I have developed this season, DO NOT PICK THE RAIDERS EVER, FOR ANY REASON, NO MATTER WHERE THE GAME IS, EVER, FOR ANY REASON, DON’T EVER PICK THEM, EVEN IF THEY ARE PLAYING BANGOR HIGH SCHOOL, DON’T PICK THE RAIDERS! Read More
It took a lot of wood to make Great Northern in Millinocket the largest paper mill in the world. And in his new book, Logging Towboats and Boom Jumpers, published by North Country Press, Roger Moody gives us an interesting account of how O.A. Harkness… Read More
Candidates should campaign more openly on the potential effect of spoilers. Ignoring them hasn’t worked. Read More
Confusing signals from our governor. Read More
James Rockefeller Jr. has enjoyed a very adventuresome life, which he shared with us in his book Wayfarer, published by Islandport Press. The book’s subtitle is “a memoir” and boy does he have a lot of great memories. Rockefeller has spent much of his life sailing… Read More
I continued delving into recent releases from Chai, The Beths, Kurt Vile and Matthew Dear on the show this week, while the retro alternative set took a spin in the time machine back to the UK of the mid-'90s for a block of classic Britpop tracks. Read More
In my opinion, Tumbledown Mountain in western Maine is the most spectacular moderate mountain hike in New England. That was the primary reason for its inclusion in my mountain guidebook, Mountains for Mortals – New England. The goal of Mountains for Mortals was to provide detailed guidance on… Read More
A fabulous Sicilian fish stew that takes some prep and a lot of focus - keep other people out of the kitchen! Don't talk on the phone or text anyone or watch TV. Just cook. Read More
Written By Liz Gold As Maine’s largest medical cannabis organization, the Wellness Connection fields many questions from individuals interested in cannabis. And it makes sense – though recreational use was approved by voters in 2016, legislation is still unclear on the way forward. As a result, we… Read More
On the four constitutional claims made by Poliquin, Judge Walker was quite clear these were severely lacking. Read More
Thanksgiving is a time to show gratitude for all that we have. To enjoy a feast of food and loved ones. BUT too much food, too much family, and too little activity can make us feel just the opposite. Here's some expert advice for surviving the day and the rest of the holidays. Read More
In this edition: 1) Gear up for downhill and cross country skiing at a ski sale and swap in Fort Kent. 2) A dinner and dance to support a local ski hill in Mars Hill. 3) A special early-release day program for youth in Caribou. Plus lots more!… Read More
At the Oise-Aisne American Cemetery and Memorial in France, the first thing my husband and I noticed were the perfectly aligned rose bushes lining the paths to the rose granite colonnade. Napoleon Morin’s name carved in the granite inside the chapel of the Oise-Aisne American… Read More
