With easy access to Interstate 95, and located next to Bangor, Hermon has become the community to live, work, and recreate. And that’s not all, says Ron Harriman, economic development director for the Town of Hermon. Hermon has a small town feel with big city features. Read More
When it comes to pursuing higher education opportunities, having flexibility is important — especially for graduate degrees. Today’s graduate student is unlike the “typical” college student. Often, they are working, have families, and may not live close to any “bricks-and-mortar” campus. To assist these… Read More
By Girl Scouts of Maine Maybe it’s all that fresh air, the magnificent mountain views, gentle pine forests, and pristine waters; it’s amazing how being in nature can add balance and perspective to a girl’s world view. At Girl Scouts of Maine, we… Read More
If an outdated, inefficient bathroom is on your to-do list this fall, consider every aspect of the project carefully. “Some customers are looking for energy-efficient products,” said Lori Witham, Hammond Lumber’s kitchen and bath department manager. “Others are looking for recycled or green materials, or something… Read More
How well organized are you when it comes to your financial life? According to a poll done by Consumer Reports National Research Center, 89 percent of Americans asserted that they were fairly well organized or better when it comes to their important financial documents”. However, nearly one-quarter had… Read More
By Debra L. Bell The very thought of mud season sends parents and pet owners into a panic, especially when it comes to keeping the house clean. Dirty paws —human and canine alike — track in mud, sand, road salt and dirt and leave the house… Read More
Stricken with a variety of ailments, four patients lie in hospital beds. Ranging in ages from newborn to elderly, these patients are awaiting crucial care from nurses. Time, attentiveness, and managing the conditions with a cool head are critical. Think this is a scene from a… Read More
The sights and scents of spring will lift spirits when the Bangor Garden Show opens for visitors April 6 at 10 a.m. The Garden Show will run through April 8 at the Bangor Auditorium. Hours are: Friday, April 6, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, April 7, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.;… Read More
When Len and Nancy Price bought Nutkin Knoll Farm and Sugarworks, located at 269 Chapman Road in Newburgh 23 years ago, they never envisioned that they would become maple syrup producers. The pair are educators by trade — she’s a reading teacher at an elementary school, and he’s… Read More
In 1939, all that Connie Darrah wanted for Christmas was a Girl Scout uniform. Her wish came true, and for more than a decade she learned valuable skills, went to camp, learned leadership skills, and made life-long friends. Darrah was a sixth grader in Brewer when… Read More
The three local professional chefs competing in the Maine Chef Challenge are (from left to right) Laurie Turner, Jason Payne, and Meghan Woodbury. Each chef will compete with a team of three sous chefs in a test of skill and creativity to benefit the Eastern Maine Community College’s… Read More
On Feb. 10, David Hickman, marketing executive vice president for NBCUniversal, was at the Cole Museum in Bangor to announce that the city has been chosen as the “official finish line” for the 2012 Fireball Run Adventurally “Northern Exposure” race. The Fireball Run Adventurally is a… Read More
OK guys and gals, let’s dish. Valentine’s day is almost here and do you have that special something picked out for your sweetie — guy or gal — yet? If the answer is “no”, you have five more days before V-day. Here are some ideas to… Read More
Winter and spring are the time for proposals and wedding planning. Most bridal shows will be held at event centers or hotels, but local event planners Paula Paradis and Dorain Foster decided to take a different approach. The Paradis and Foster Wedding Expo will be held… Read More
Debra Bell Savour Chocolatier Owner Kim Dagher works on a batch of Bangor Taffy at her businesses kitchen in Veazie. Dagher is a trained chocolatier who studied at the Barry Callebaut Chocolate Academy. Debra Bell Perfect for candy… Read More
Water Street in Orono is the center of a movement to create Maine-made perfection. And it’s done one paddle at a time. That’s because Shaw & Tenney, a family-owned business that produces oars, paddles, and other hand-crafted items for consumers and businesses alike, is… Read More
Griffin. Jack. Love. Zig Zag. Loon. These are just some of the names of lost pets in Maine. Some, like Love and Loon, have been reunited with their owners, but some are still missing. So what can a pet owner do when their beloved… Read More
HERMON — The purchase of a new fire truck will be just one of the four items on the docket at a special town meeting on January 19 at 6:30 p.m. in the Public Safety Building. The proposed fire truck will cost $184,728, according to Fire… Read More
The state of Maine wants to remind dog owners to license, or relicense, their pooches by January 31. Licenses may be obtained through the town office or by registering online at The cost to license a spayed or neutered dog is $6 per license and $11… Read More
If you think book clubs are only for stuffy elites, think again. Today’s book clubs are places for personal growth, literary curiosity, and fun. The Lit Chick Book Group, is open to men and women and meets the first Tuesday of the month at… Read More
