It has been very well documented that Chris Sale wears down as the season progresses. Red Sox fans saw it first hand in September last year. And Sale readily admits he was gassed by the time he hit the mound for a playoff start against the Astros. Read More
Linda and I love Bard owls, so of course I loved Mary Atkinson’s book, Owl Girl, published by Maine Authors Publishing. On the title page, in addition to her autograph, Mary wrote, “Listen for your owl!” And we do. When a group of Bard owls gets… Read More
LEWISTON, Me– It was a special occasion to enjoy the performance of the talented Don and Cindy (Lebrecque) Roy, when the talented musical couple from Gorham performed on Friday, June 22, at the Saint John Baptiste celebration held at the Franco-Gendron Center, on Cedar Street in Lewiston. Read More
When European countries were ruled by kings, the monarchs often called one another by the name of their country. For example, “Russia” might meet with “England,” in a session involving only the two rulers. Kings were the same as their countries because they alone were sovereigns. … Read More
A lot fewer people are visiting and enjoying the lands in the North Maine Woods. That confirms my research when sporting camp owners told me their greatest challenge is the loss of hunters and anglers. In the last eleven years, visitor days fishing in North Maine… Read More
Proof of citizenship. Read More
Paintings of Portland by Carl and David Little changed my perspective of Maine’s largest city. A few years ago, I spoke to the Portland Rotary and the first thing I said was, “Have any of you ever been to Maine?” There was a lot of hooting… Read More
In this edition: 1) A great gravel road bike ride in the St. John Valley. 2) A kids’ run and 5k in Caribou. 3) A trail work day in Presque Isle. Plus lots more! Events: Saturday, June… Read More
Lawmakers left Augusta for the weekend earlier than expected on Thursday with less work to do, but key fights remaining to be settled. Read More
Recovery from my partial knee replacement surgery has been both easier and harder than I anticipated. The surgeon had told my husband that we should “Wait until week three!” Near the end of the second week, without thinking I stood up and walked without my crutch. Read More
The winner of the Democratic gubernatorial primary, by technical knockout in the fourth round, is Janet Mills. Why a TKO over her six opponents, rather than a Balboa-esqe KO? We’ve got to go to the tape. If you… Read More
The photos of seals in Silly Seals are awesome, and the captions by author Karen Morgan will make you laugh – a lot. Published by Down East Books, Silly Seals features photos by On The Mark Wildlife Photography and Steve De Neef Photography. All I can… Read More
Boston traded Fab Melo to Memphis after the season for Donte Green, because anytime you can get a player the caliber of Donte Green, you have to do it. Read More
ICE agents and where our country is at the moment. Read More
New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady steps onto the field at the start of an NFL football minicamp practice, Tuesday, June 5, 2018, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) The great Willie McGinest came out this week and declared that if the Patriots win… Read More
There's lots going on in Maine this weekend: among other things it's Pride weekend in Bangor, there's a Whoopie Pie Festival in Dover-Foxcroft and there are three fun dog-related events across the state. Read More
The Belfast and Moosehead Lake Railroad by Joey Kelley, and published by North Country Press, is a very interesting history of Waldo County’s railroad. And before you criticize me for thinking Moosehead Lake is in Waldo County, let me inform you that this railroad never… Read More
Buxton, Maine is ... well, kind of out in the sticks. But thanks to Max Brody, it now boasts a great new restaurant called The Buxton Common. I predict it will bring lots of people together and that's a healthy thing to do. Read More
The new fight, made public on Wednesday, was an unexpected hurdle to the Legislature's already fraught special session. Read More
Even if you live on the Maine coast, you’ve probably never experienced fog like this. Barbara Winslow’s children’s book, Just A Little Fog, published by North Country Press, should have been titled, Holy Cow It’s Foggy. Barbara’s fog blankets the country, causing chaos, while a TV… Read More
