There is a great scene in the movie A Few Good Men. Well, there are a few great scenes, but the one I’m thinking of has Noah Wyle, as Marine Corporal Jeffrey Barnes, sitting on the witness stand. Kevin Bacon questions him,… Read More
2020 Bracket. Read More
Avocados are so good for you. Did you know that? Find out why and also get some tips on choosing and opening an avocado. Oh, and did I mention recipes, too? Read More
A large portion of customers depend on online reviews to make purchase decisions. Read More
On Friday night in Bangor, there’s good stuff like improv comedy ensemble The Focus Group at the Bangor Arts Exchange; Will Bradford and Ian Riley of Seepeoples at Black Bear Brewing, vinyl night with Queen City Sound System at Nocturnem Drafthaus, and Fleetwood Mac tribute… Read More
Of course, the big question is -- how would a bipartisan team actually govern if they won? Here's how it could work. Read More
At 2 pm today, DIF&W Commissioner Judy Camuso will present her new budget to the legislature’s Appropriations Committee. Yesterday, Judy briefed the IFW Committee on the budget, focused on changes and increases. She covered everything from purchases of snowmobiles and ATVs to lots of improvements in… Read More
Rocket Man returns!… Read More
In the past 48 hours, several organizations have done what the Red Sox have simply refused to do; pony up large sums of cash to keep their homegrown talent where it belongs - home. Read More
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
