Though life as the community knew it in Bucksport seemed over when the Verso paper mill closed in 2014, the community decided to turn its grief into opportunity. Read More
This summer will be one of learning and stretching and trying new things for my kids. But it will also be one of exploring and venturing out. Read More
Kids need real wild things and experiences, as well as information. Read More
Show me a teacher who doesn’t love summer, and I’ll show you my pet unicorn. Read More
Only in Maine can you see a show like this. Read More
"When I was a child, I heard that if someone straightened out Maine's craggy coastline, it would stretch nearly 3,500 miles. By 1960, at age 8, I realized the only number that really mattered was 144, the distance from Bangor to Old Orchard Beach." Read More
Camp food inevitably tastes better while camping. Read More
When it comes to dining out in Maine, the state is a foodie’s dream come true. Read More
Maine author Denis Dauphinee is now giving voice to the last days of Geraldine Largay’s life. The book, Dauphinee hopes, will help make sense of what happened while giving readers a chance to draw their own conclusions. Read More
Every month, the Bangor Metro Obsessions: Arts & Culture column features what we can’t get enough of. From books to fitness, movies to podcasts, we cover a little of everything. Read More
In the midst of all the chaos, stillness can be found through mindfulness. And you can practice it anywhere. Read More
As it turns out, I feel as awkward as an adult as I did as a child. Read More
I am a sucker for trying new vegetables. In the springtime, the farmers market always seems to be teeming with them. Read More
Submitted for your consideration: Head Harbor Passage. Read More
These three locations around Greater Bangor are the perfect places to get your birding wings. Read More
The next time you’re stressed out or feeling a bit down, try taking a day trip to the ocean to breathe in that salty air. Read More
This mud pie-making season, make sure to let your kid get as dirty as possible. Read More
Yoga can benefit one’s mental state, including attention, memory, stress level and balance — all things that can be affected by traumatic brain injury and post-traumatic stress disorder. Read More
A four-hour drive west of Bangor takes you smack into Quebec’s Eastern Townships, a region packed with lakes, farmers markets, gourmet restaurants, quaint inns, vineyards and some of the friendliest folks you are going to meet west of Maine. Read More
If you are a sushi lover but don't want to roll it yourself, you'll love this easy version. Read More
