LEVANT — Treworgy Family Orchards has won Best Corn Maze in America in this year’s USA Today’s 10BEST Readers’ Choice Awards. “The entire family was excited to be nominated and now we’re absolutely thrilled that this year’s maze has been voted the best in… Read More
The Weekly went to the Bagel Shop and Paddy Murphy’s. The Weekly Question is published in BDN Maine Weekly on Thursdays. This installment is for Oct. 18. … Read More
HOLDEN — Maine Audubon will be holding a Stream Smart Phase II workshop 9 a.m. Oct. 16-17 at Maine Audubon Fields Pond Sanctuary, 216 Fields Pond Rd. This two-day, hands-on workshop will introduce stream survey techniques and concepts associated with ecologically sound road/stream crossings. Stream Smart… Read More
PORTLAND — Greater Portland Landmarks is holding the workshop “Help Your Building Get to the Next Century: Energy Performance, Sustainability, and Durability” from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17 at 93 High Street. The workshop is resented by Peter Taggart, an expert and leader in preservation of… Read More
"Applesauce" may be a synonym for hogwash or bunkum, but for many I know it's a staple in their homes for many uses. Here's a simple, step-by-step recipe for canning a few quarts for yourselves or your friends and neighbors. Read More
"Journeys Over a Hot Stove" returns with new, special editions. This one dips its toes into the murky waters of what cannot be, but is. What's impossible that can also be true. Read More
Wirtten By Liz Gold More than 50 million Americans suffer from arthritis, making it the number one cause of disability in the country. This growing number is not slowing down and it’s one of the most common causes of chronic pain among adults. By 2040, an estimated… Read More
Written By Liz Gold As we head into September, it’s the perfect time to initiate conversations with your kids about consumption and brush up on your safety precautions as you get ready for the cooler weather. If you have hesitancy around talking to your children about your medical… Read More
Written By Liz Gold As the cannabis industry evolves and we realize the healing power of cannabidiol (CBD) on humans, information is also coming to light on its positive impact on animals. CBD is quickly becoming synonymous with wellness as it provides natural relief for many significant ailments… Read More
Written by Liz Gold We live in a complex and ever-changing world. Anxiety and depression run rampant, mental illness continues to go untreated for many people and we spend a great deal of time with digital devices in our hands or on our ears. How is… Read More
Well, now it is official, at least here in Saco at Thornton Academy. Like many schools around the state, we began classes in earnest this past Thursday, August 30, when the entire student body wandered back to school from summer vacation Read More
It's tomato time, and this is my favorite pasta sauce recipe for home canning! Not too hard, and it's a year's worth of reward for your tastebuds. Read More
The school buses sat idle for most of the summer, but bright and early this morning, ninth-grade students who live in Saco, Dayton, and Arundel stood sheepishly along the side of the road as they waited for the… Read More
It has been a summer for the record books. Yes, the season is short and yes, the calendar always seems to sprint toward September, but at times this past summer, it has been almost unbearably hot and humid. Read More
Today as I sit in my my empty and quiet room here at school, I'm thinking about the 110-120 new students who'll soon occupy the seats in my class. I'm thinking about the lessons we'll talk about during the first week and I'm thinking about my former students. I can't help but wonder what they are doing as the summer draws to a close.
I am a teacher and it's time for a new school year to begin. Read More
Like most people, I was not surprised by the news of Senator McCain’s death this past Saturday. For the last 13 months, he and his family tried to find the best course of treatment after being diagnosed with an aggressive form of brain cancer. The prognosis was bleak, but he seemed… Read More
You would think that after running in this event at least 15 times, I'd feel comfortable about the race and the butterflies that normally appear when I toe the line with other runners would remain at bay. But not this year. Read More
T his week I’ll be participating in my 19th Beach to Beacon road race. That alone makes me shake my head and wonder about a few things, but here I am ready to head to Cape Elizabeth with approximately… Read More
This week I’d like to focus on two parts of my training that seem especially helpful at this a stage of the game. As a teacher who recently saw his students for the last… Read More
