Amy Vachon joined the show for her weekly hit ahead of her team's 2nd-straight trip to the NCAA Tourney and what personally will be her 7th trip to the big dance. Read More
This week, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout signed a new contract that is worth $430 million over the next 12 years, giving him the largest contract in North American professional sports history. Trout smashed the previous record of 13 years and $330 million set… Read More
As snow melts, mud emerges, and daylight savings time offers kids more outdoor playtime, families are beginning to think of summer. So are Maine’s hundreds of youth camps, which offer scores of opportunities for youngsters of all ages and interests. Read More
While some Union soldiers stretch and yawn, one man (left) shakes his fist at the five drummer boys rattling reveille in a camp. A similar wake-up call probably sounded across the 19th Maine Infantry camp at Monocacy Junction, Maryland, early on Monday, June 29, 1863. Read More
There are a lot of things I don’t “get” in sports. For instance, why otherwise normal and seemingly well adjusted adults buy and wear team jerseys with another persons name on the back? I own lots of Pats and Sox stuff. But none with a name on the… Read More
With more than 15 Democrats already running for president and more announcing by the day, it might be hard for voters to pick a favorite, especially this far way from November 2020. Read More
With two fully scheduled days ahead, Thursday afternoon was my last opportunity to hunt deer in 2012. It had been a fabulous hunting season for me: a moose hunt with my friends the Pineau clan, another great week of hunting… Read More
The Nick Isgro problem: Who speaks for the Maine Republican Party?… Read More
Need some last-minute advice while filling out your brackets? Mark has you covered with a 1-sentence preview of every game. Read More
Seniors Not Acting Their Age Situated in remote southeastern Quebec, Gaspe Peninsula is perhaps the most unique winter friendly region in eastern North America. Almost surrounded by the outer St. Lawrence River and Gulf of St. Lawrence, it is the recipient of enormous amounts of snow… Read More
In recent years, I’ve given slideshow presentations and talks throughout Maine about my outdoor adventures, and more specifically, the many hikes I’ve been on for this blog. I usually end these talks by opening it up for the audience to ask me questions, and as one might expect,… Read More
How did vaccines, a highly effective medical tool, become controversial? Read More
The legislature’s Inland Fisheries and Wildlife Committee always has a bunch of interesting bills and issues to debate. Yesterday was typical, with issues ranging from ATVs to handguns to deer and turkey hunts. Here’s what happened. Two bills that would… Read More
Pothole GPS. Read More
The feeling of pure joy as you crown your national champion and pick crazy upsets along the way. Here are five unexpected teams that I think will make it to the Sweet 16. Read More
The music release schedule really kicked into gear over the last week, as I debuted new tracks from Shura, Holly Herndon, M83 and The Chemical Brothers on the show, while the retro alternative set focused on classic tracks from the year 1986. Read More
1. I’m fine (or rather, F.I.N.E.) Fucked up, Insecure, Neurotic & Evasive. Our ability to think our way out of feelings is our downfall and we treat denial as though it is an art form to be perfected. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var… Read More
UMaine survived two poor shooting nights from the floor in the America East Tourney by impressive performances from the foul line. Read More
Garlits interview Part 2, snowmobile displays and racing information, Austin Theriault back in action and NMKA kart display...phew!!! Read More
This post comes later than usual because I was lolloped by the flu last week, sacked out at Pen Bay. Skip over the flu part and dive into one of my favorite truck stop meals - Chicken Fried Steak. Read More
