Mary & Jimmy
QUESTION: My brother has been emailing me daily updates on coronavirus for months. He’s a great guy, and I appreciate the thought. But jeepers, I
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…
Celebrating Plant Memorial Home
When Thomas Plant built the original Plant Memorial Home in Bath a century ago, his…
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…
Maple Sugar
Made at Chase Farm and Around the State Richard Chase is at the right with…
A Conversation with Wendy Weiger
A Woman Who Lives in the Woods Photo by Sean Alonzo Harris. In her quiet,…
Preserving the Most Beautiful Places in the World
A Conversation with Carl Carlson of the Butler Conservation Fund Cobscook Shores. Photo by Chris…
The Crossword Puzzle
A Family Affair “Clare, I need your expertise for this crossword puzzle,” I said, as I hunched over my magazine, elbow planted on the table
Spicy Maine Fish Fillets
I was invited by Eureka Farms in Newport, Maine, to come up with a way to make maple syrup stretch. As we all know the
Outfoxing the Williest Opponent of All
If you only have one job in life, it is imperative that you do it well. That’s the accepted wisdom, whether you are a pie
Two Memories of Washington, D.C. after 9/11
My wife Gail’s son John, a wildlife biologist, began a new job with the National Park Service in Washington, D.C., on September 10, 2001. His
Grandchildren Really Are The Best
The other day I took my four-year-old grandson out for lunch. Of my nine grandchildren, he’s the only one not in public school, so when
Enclave of Scarborough Assisted Living and Memory Care
Creating Regular Round-Table Discussions–with Maine Seniors Magazine! I was delighted to speak with a lovely group of people from the Enclave of Scarborough Assisted Living
Snowshoeing Tips and Techniques for Winter Fun on the Trail
One of the best things about snowshoeing is that the sport doesn’t require a lot of preparation or skills beyond the ability to put one
A Conversation with Kevin Hancock of Hancock Lumber
“The company really is the people who work there today.” With retail stores, kitchen design showrooms, sawmills, and over 500 employees, Hancock Lumber is one
Looking for Love on the Internet
Senior Dating Online When I was a teenager, boys were a preoccupation and a mystery. But my mother, bless her heart, would always say, “Don’t
