BIDDEFORD — Beer and cars don’t typically mix, but then again, the story of Dirigo Brewing Co. isn’t typical either. The brewery, which opened to the public on Aug. 19 in the historic Riverdam Mill downtown, is the product of two families who came together in a rather unconventional way. “I was desperately in need […]

What would summer be without the stickiness that is barbecue and the smell of sausages literally floating overhead? Try this sweet, yet spicy, recipe that pairs well with anything you can lug to the picnic table … and then some! Smoky Gla zed Italian Sausage 2 tablespoons pure oliveoil2 Italian sausage links,sliced 1/2-inch thick1/4 cup […]

Social media tells me that in part of the country, kids are already back-to-school. And so we are teetering between the lazy days of summer and the impending promise of crisp cool air, long sleeves and the desire to fire down the grill and turn on the oven instead. This is the perfect time to […]

John Dewey, an education -reformer, philosopher and psychologist, said, “The self is not something ready-made, but something in continuous formation through choice of action.” A bridge deal is not something ready-made, but something in continuous formation through choice of calls and plays. In this deal, South receives the diamond-nine opening lead against his contract of […]