The financial divide that loomed between Sarah Newcomb and her more well-off peers showed itself in ways that were both big and small. Read More
It’s a fun, relatively easy project that you can make as elaborate or simple as you want or as time allows. Read More
Reconnecting building occupants with nature through a variety of pathways including plants, sounds, texture, is a primary goal of biophilic design — and that is good news for all of us. Read More
Features
As it turns out, with a little bit of preparation and a desire to do well, anyone can speak with confidence in front of a crowd. Read More
Portland is perfect for a day trip, weekend getaway or leisurely multi-day vacations. Read More
Tips for changing your relationship with money and improving your credit score. Read More
Arts & Culture
The Blue Hill downtown area has just enough make that drive for a day trip or long weekend totally worth it. Read More
Bangor Metro’s Author Spotlight feature gives an inside look about an author’s process and inspiration. This month, we’re featuring Tracey Hecht, a summer resident and author of the Nocturnals series. Read More
Arts and culture we're obsessed with this month. Read More
Food & Drink
Here are our food and drink obsessions this month. Read More
With an easy one-bowl preparation, it’s easy to cleanup from making these carrot cupcakes. Read More
If you’re craving comfort food on a chilly morning, or if your traditional morning oatmeal needs a boost, this easy, make-ahead breakfast is your answer. Read More
Health & Fitness
There are lots of people who believe in the mind-body connection. Emily Morrison is one of them. Read More
March is bleeding disorders awareness month in Maine. Here's what you should know. Read More
In Maine, the tail end of winter often brings on a little cabin fever. Grab your snowshoes and get outside. Read More
Outside
It's war. Flying squirrels are strictly nocturnal, an invisible enemy. They’re tiny, able to squeeze through a hole the size of a nickel. They gang up. Read More
Whatever glamping is, it’s popular, here and abroad. But is glamping a Maine thing? Well, maybe, kinda, sort of. Perhaps Mainers were glamping long before there was glamping. Read More
Full of balsam fir trees, the forest smells of Christmas. The fresh snow is crisscrossed with the tracks of snowshoe hares and squirrels. Read More
Home & Family
Single-use items like resealable sandwich bags, plastic wrap and disposable plates can add up. So what’s a responsible Earth dweller to do? It’s simple: Waste less. Read More
Give it a try at home and plan to join us Sunday, March 31, at the Literacy Tea. Read More
How to create a scrubby sponge with netting from a clementines box. Read More
How-To
Making a fun and easy heart-shaped garland with the kids or by yourself to hang on the mantle, banister or over a window will add a whimsical touch to your home. Read More
If you have kids of just about any age, there’s a good chance you’ve made slime. Here's a simple recipe that uses ingredients you probably already have around your house. Read More
It’s easy, it’s cheap, and if you’re leaving off the movie theater butter, it’s actually pretty healthy. Read More
Everyone’s mental health journey is different, and there are multiple ways to manage it. Here are five tips to consider if you're struggling with anxiety. Read More
On Jan. 5, Daryne’s “The Art of Gratitude” opened at the Wilson Center at the University of Maine, showcasing 15 canvases and 40 hand drawings for 107 guests. The show is about Daryne’s gratitude for those who helped her the past five years in her journey to recovery. Read More
The disorganization made me dread opening that important cabinet filled with food. Then I decided to do something about it. Read More
For many Mainers who have gotten married during the winter, the cold and snow somehow just add to their warm feelings about their weddings. Read More
If you have a chocolate craving, this will cure it in no time. And there is virtually zero baking. Read More
Philadelphia boasts the distinction of being the first capital of the U.S. Today, it’s a thriving city with a rich cultural scene, popular dining scene and so much more. Read More
Maine’s lobster fishing men and women have long been subject to the whims of food trends, supply and demand, the weather, fuel prices, labor markets and supply costs. Now they are facing an even greater and more far-reaching issue: that of persistent global warming. Read More
Winter farmers markets bear tables with crates of carrots and cabbage, winter squash and potatoes. But there’s one item that is lovely in the winter and brightens dishes with ferocity: garlic. Read More
For some dog-powered sports enthusiasts, skijoring can be the gateway sport into full on dog sledding, or “mushing.” Read More
What we can't get enough of this month. Read More
Popular in Scandinavian countries, skijoring translates into “ski driving” in Norwegian and is a combination of cross-country skiing and dog sledding. Read More
She moved through the trees with grace, her skis gliding over the snow, her breath condensing into puffs of icy fog. This was a reason to love the winter, she thought. This was a reason to celebrate each snow. Read More
Bangor Metro: What we're obsessed with this month. Read More
We're sweet on sweet potatoes this month. Read More
Give Brussels sprouts another chance with this tasty recipe. Read More
Try this simple and seasonal recipe for roasted butternut squash. Read More
Nesbet’s latest book, “The Orphan Band of Springdale,” is a fictionalized middle grade novel based on her mother’s life growing up in an orphanage run by her mom in Springvale, Maine. Read More
“When you see me on my skates, I’m my happiest.” Read More
According to recent research, even though nearly 45 percent of Americans report making New Year's resolutions, only 8 percent claim to have achieved them. The reason for the discrepancy between aspirations and outcomes boils down to one basic problem: burnout. Read More
The renaissance of Maine downtowns such as Bangor, Belfast and Rockland has a lot to do with the robust slate of small, independent businesses operating there that have largely been able to weather the challenges posed by big-box stores and online retail giants. Read More
