Dear Mr. Right: You could surprise me with answers and questions I’ve never considered. If you’ve followed this letter with understanding and insight, if it resonates in your heart, then let it become the application for my daughter’s love. You’ll know if you’re in the ballpark. Read More
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
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
Americans have a real love connection with their cars. A survey by GM found 42 percent of all people name their vehicles, and women are more likely than men to give their set of wheels a name. 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
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
Popular in Scandinavian countries, skijoring translates into “ski driving” in Norwegian and is a combination of cross-country skiing and dog sledding. 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
"In a vain attempt to commit to my New Year's resolutions, I've decided to share them with the world (or at least the lovely people in Greater Bangor)." Read More
Darker months can be a real issue for those affected by SAD. But rather than doing like the bears and hibernating away the dreary months of winter, there are other, more healthy options. 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
Hygge, a Danish word used to describe a certain coziness or comfort in a simple life, is helping some winter-weary Mainers find the joy in winter. 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
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
When it comes to recycling, reusing and doing her best to turn someone else’s trash into treasure, Jes Vaillancourt of Swanville is no slouch. Read More
“If you connect the dots of all the Maine regiments and [Maine] individuals at Gettysburg, you get an outline of the whole battle. They were there at all the pivotal spots over the three days it lasted.” Read More
Part detective, part customer service representative and all heart, for 40 years Heidi Suletzki has been the face and voice of BIA comforting and helping passengers who have not only lost things but those who have encountered disruptions in their travels through Bangor. Read More
About 100 miles south of Bangor, Freeport is where serious shoppers and outdoor enthusiasts collide. And for everyone, there are enough restaurants, galleries, pubs and sights — inside and out — to easily fill a day trip or weekend itinerary. Read More
When Pittsfield native Doug Quint, the co-founder of New York City-based Big Gay Ice Cream, signed on to have Shaw’s and Star Market grocery chains carry the brand, he thought it may show up in shelves in Portland. But he didn't expect it to hit shelves in central Maine. Read More
