Meet Maine Radio Legend George Hale
As soon as he returned home from Florida this spring, George Hale couldn’t wait to get back on the air with his co-host Ric Tyler at WVOM, 103.9 FM.
Labor of Love: 90-year-old Lester Sprague Whittles Walking Sticks for Family and Friends
Years ago, Lester Sprague and his wife, Harriet were visiting Duck Lake in Northern Hancock…
History in the Garden and How the New World Upset it All
Among the spectacular plants discovered in the Americas, azaleas captivated European gardeners. Photo by Lynette…
Outfoxing the Williest Opponent of All
The last resort is to set a trap to catch and release pests elsewhere. Photo…
A Shot at Life
Hope on the Horizon, As More Receive COVID-19 Vaccines. Brooke Adams is checked out by…
A Conversation with Kevin Hancock of Hancock Lumber
"The company really is the people who work there today." With retail stores, kitchen design…
Stepping Back into Maine’s Past
Antiques create a time machine at the Smith Company in Cornish Steve Smith recently sat…
Fall is the Time for Freshwater Lobster
When I heard there was a hiking trail to the summit of Lobster Mountain, I…
Enjoy a Chapter of Maine’s Fire Tower History on Big Moose Mountain
Photos by Carey Kish The view from the ledges atop 3,194-foot Big Moose Mountain is…
Weather or Not: ATVs Ascend Mount Washington
Back in 2015 was the first time my spouse and I planned to ride our…
Yanked Potato Farls
The Yankee Chef Northern Ireland has a superb accompaniment to their breakfast dishes that truly supersedes hash browns, and that is the Farl. While there is
History in the Garden and How the New World Upset it All
Gardeners make history. Gardening is history itself. The story of many ancient civilizations can be chronicled in their gardens. For centuries, anthropologists have been mining
A Conversation with Wendy Weiger
A Woman Who Lives in the Woods In her quiet, knowledgeable way, Wendy Weiger, MD, PhD, urges people to think about two important, interrelated truths.
Petanque Grows in Popularity in Maine’s Capital
“It’s the cheapest game you’ll ever want to play,” Ray Fecteau says about his favorite game Petanque (pronounced Pay Tonk). Ray, a former barber in
Fall is the Time for Freshwater Lobster
When I heard there was a hiking trail to the summit of Lobster Mountain, I resolved to return to nearby, remote Lobster Lake for an attempted
A Life in Color: For Portrait Artist Bill King, Painting is Healing
Ten or so years ago, Bill King’s life was all about loss. From his parents to a home he’d built, it seemed that more was leaving his
‘Danger Will Robinson!’ Bill Mumy and Angela Cartwright launch new Lost in Space book
If you were a child growing up during the 1960s and a fan of sci-fi television of the day, the nostalgic value of shows like Lost
Don Campbell Band Makes Huge Comeback in 2021!
When Don Campbell and his bandmates performed recently at the Deertrees Theatre and Cultural Center in Harrison, they saw a sea of smiling faces in
About Maine: October Brings Classic Fall Festivals
October brings with it a bumper crop of not only pumpkins and scarecrows, but fun fall activities! Here are a few excellent ways to enjoy
The Dempsey Challenge Returns to Maine!
This year’s event offers a global option so that anyone in the world can participate in this annual fundraiser for people impacted by cancer. The
Artist Carolyn Gabbe Pays Attention to Great Beauty and Lives the Creative Life
Prominent on artist Carolyn Gabbe’s website is a quotation from Albert Einstein. “There are two ways you can live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle.
Eddie Harrow: Carving Out a Niche
“I wasn’t really sure I could, but I felt compelled to try,” says Dr. Eddie Harrow of his woodcarving passion. He calls himself a Maine Woodcarver. But
