This summer will be one of learning and stretching and trying new things for my kids. But it will also be one of exploring and venturing out. Read More
Summer is here. Children want to run around and play. But it’s important to know that children can get very hot very quickly and need help to stay hydrated — or know when it’s too hot to play outside. Read More
Kids need real wild things and experiences, as well as information. Read More
Only in Maine can you see a show like this. Read More
"When I was a child, I heard that if someone straightened out Maine's craggy coastline, it would stretch nearly 3,500 miles. By 1960, at age 8, I realized the only number that really mattered was 144, the distance from Bangor to Old Orchard Beach." Read More
Summer is here and with it more time spent outside digging in the garden, exploring Maine’s rocky coasts or hiking high mountain peaks. Read More
Camp food inevitably tastes better while camping. Read More
In these locations, you can find family-friendly treks to waterfalls and remote ponds, and you can also tackle more challenging climbs over rugged terrain. Read More
When it comes to dining out in Maine, the state is a foodie’s dream come true. Read More
Every month, the Bangor Metro Obsessions: Food column features what we can’t get enough of. From restaurant dishes to drinks, cooking products to desserts, we love to share a wide variety of foods. Read More
Every month, the Bangor Metro Obsessions: Arts & Culture column features what we can’t get enough of. From books to fitness, movies to podcasts, we cover a little of everything. Read More
Experts caution it’s important to understand that canning is a science, so recipes from reputable sources need to be followed exactly. Read More
Submitted for your consideration: Head Harbor Passage. Read More
The next time you’re stressed out or feeling a bit down, try taking a day trip to the ocean to breathe in that salty air. Read More
This mud pie-making season, make sure to let your kid get as dirty as possible. Read More
When it's quitting time for me, the real work begins. Read More
Yoga can benefit one’s mental state, including attention, memory, stress level and balance — all things that can be affected by traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. Read More
A four-hour drive west of Bangor takes you smack into Quebec’s Eastern Townships, a region packed with lakes, farmers markets, gourmet restaurants, quaint inns, vineyards and some of the friendliest folks you are going to meet west of Maine. Read More
If you are a sushi lover but don't want to roll it yourself, you'll love this easy version. Read More
Don’t have a regular practice but are interested in developing one? Sometimes a nontraditional class may be the best place to start. Read More
