“Most farmers are hard-working, honest people who are at the mercy of the elements and fluctuating markets. They produce the food we need to sustain ourselves and frequently operate on thin or non-existent profit margins [and] if you steal from farmers, you steal from all of us.” Read More
A service of the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, mainefoliage.com provides the public with weekly fall foliage reports from observations by Maine Forest Service and state park rangers throughout the state. Read More
As more cyclists discover the great rides in Maine, making the the state destination for more and more riders advocacy for safe riding — helmets included — is more important than ever. Read More
Maine will be in the path of totality for the next solar eclipse, meaning a large swath of the central and northern part of the state will experience the moon completely blocking out the sun for a period of several minutes. Read More
The thrill of competition has no age limits and thanks to the Maine Senior Games, adults over age 45 may continue to compete. Read More
There is no unified building code or legal definition of a “tiny house,” but a residential structure under 500 square feet is generally accepted to be a tiny home. Read More
At Turn The Page Bookstore and Wine Bar owner Steve Golieb with girlfriend Ashley Wells may have come up with a magic combination — books, craft brew, great wines, good food and friendly conversation. Read More
Frankly, they creep me out. Read More
There are a few things to consider before getting behind the wheel of something larger than the family car. Read More
Changes in technology, shifts in gender roles and new views on what is considered “acceptable behavior” have meant manners and etiquette have had to also change with the times. Read More
When it comes to Maine’s interstate and other roadways, what’s growing alongside them is as important to pollinators and plants as the paved portions are to drivers. Read More
What is it about “things” that makes it so hard to get rid of them? Read More
The common denominator is a love of the feel of fresh air or water against bare skin, something that’s keep the organization strong for decades. Read More
Use of social media has had a major impact on recruitment by allowing the sisters to target a younger demographic. Read More
A resident must be 21-years-old to grow marijuana for his or her personal use and can possess no more than 12 immature plants and six flowering plants. Read More
When it comes to getting down with their favorite rock icons, today’s Baby Boomers are totally up for it. Read More
To hear my friends tell it, the Rusty Metal Farm chickens are among the most spoiled and pampered on the planet. Read More
“I’ve told my friends that hunt if they see a moose this fall with a rubber duckie pool floatie stuck in his antlers, shoot that bastard.” Read More
“There has been quite a bit of research that tells us if people are not able to adapt and deal with loss in a healthy way, their own risk of death goes up.” Read More
What I am — to borrow a phrase from one of my favorite mugs — is “instant person, just add coffee.” Read More
