Diving in the pool is “a little nerve wracking,” admits 14-year-old Colby Gott. “But I like that I don’t belly smack the water anymore.” Nerve wracking or not, it’s evident that Colby has learned to master his fears: today, he’s a… Read More
WINTERPORT — Tucked away in a quaint stone building on Winterport’s Main Street, the Winterport Memorial Library offers a lot to its patrons. But there are more than books and a movie (or two) here — rather, there’s a whole new experience waiting to be discovered. Read More
Food destined for those in need was destroyed last fall after a Bucksport food pantry suffered flood damage. Community volunteers stepped in to collect food donations to replenish the pantry’s shelves, but say there’s still more help needed at the Community Concerns Food Pantry. Read More
Knockerball, for those not in the know, is a unique contact sport involving sane people jumping into giant inflatable balls simply to run into each other. Now, people in the Bangor region have the opportunity to experience it for themselves. Read More
“Art and sea in harmony” is a phrase three Bangor artisans are using to describe their creations at Maine Shellware, a company that makes products from the leftover shells of lobster and shellfish. “It’s definitely a process,” said Amy Douglas, manager of… Read More
Bears and people aren’t known for always seeing eye to eye. Sure, people enjoy viewing bears at a safe distance in the north Maine woods. However, interactions can turn nasty very quickly. Human-bear conflicts can range from the more benign end of… Read More
Growing up, most children have a stuffed animal or special blanket they hold onto in the night to provide them comfort and security. Alex Koch was not like most kids, however. He had a small hardcover book of fairy tales that he would cuddle up to… Read More
By Anne Gabbianelli There’s a new draft beer called “Rock Steady” being served at Bangor Beer Company behind Oriental Jade in Bangor. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes = []; var has_banner = false; for (var i =… Read More
All I knew about White Cap Mountain was that the hike was long and rugged. Turns out, it is so much more. As summer headed into its final weeks, my friend Jean Camuso and I had four of the six peaks of the Moosehead Pinnacle Pursuit—a… Read More
In the reverberant high-ceilinged sanctuary of the Unitarian Universalist Society of Bangor this Sunday evening, an unusually powerful musical uplift will flood the room for the first time in a decade. The UUSB’s 100-year-old organ was given a terminal diagnosis several years back, but a series of… Read More
BANGOR — The Bangor Humane Society’s 25th annual Paws on Parade event will take place on the Bangor waterfront Sept. 29. The Humane Society hosts this annual fundraising event for homeless pets as a way to reunite with families who’ve adopted shelter animals, celebrate the volunteers… Read More
HAMPDEN — Artist Obrianna Cornelius is seated in her Hampden studio, surrounded by playful colors and art supplies strewn in neat piles around the room. “Don’t be afraid to ruin a painting,” she says. googletag.cmd.push(function () { // Define Slot var slot_sizes = [[300,250]]; var new_slot_sizes… Read More
For a kid, going to the dentist can be daunting with all the lights and equipment and people hovering over you. Yet, it is actually an exciting adventure for Noah Tuminaro: “It’s fun, because they squirt water and air in my mouth,” said the eight-year-old who… Read More
BRADLEY — Spencer’s Ice Cream has been a local favorite for the town of Bradley since 1933 due to its consistently high standards of ice cream perfection and its deeply-rooted town history. This past May, the shop was purchased by 18-year-old Jack Watkin just weeks away… Read More
HAMPDEN — Deep in the basement of the Edythe Dyer Library in Hampden lies a world of hidden treasures. I felt like the thief Aladdin, making my way into the cave of wonders to steal the ultimate prize. I fingered through… Read More
Amanda Burrill has faced a lot of obstacles since graduating from Hampden Academy in 1998. The Vietnamese American served eight years in the U.S. Navy, battled through two traumatic brain injuries, and has undergone numerous hip, foot, and toe surgeries from years of long distance running. Read More
Molly Gawler knew she wanted to dance from a young age. She started at six years old in a small studio in her hometown of Belgrade, and stuck with it, later studying dance at Maine Central Institute in Pittsfield. Eventually, she found herself touring the world… Read More
WINTERPORT — Alyson McKnight of Winterport is for the birds—literally. “I fell in love with birds when I took ornithology at UMass,” said McKnight. “I was really impressed by their intricate behaviors and advanced body design. In terms of their physiology,… Read More
Dan Colageo wants me to punch him hard, right in the abdomen. He tells me to give it all I’ve got. I have some reservations, but I do it anyway and slug him in the gut. He doesn’t flinch. In fact, he doesn’t move at all. Read More
ORONO — On Saturday, May 5, a crowd gathered next to the river on the University of Maine campus. Classic rock boomed over speakers. Young, old, and even those of the four-legged furry variety came together wearing their warmest athletic gear and fatigues. They were laughing,… Read More
