Grow (then eat) some sprouts.
2017
In a hard year for sustainability, here are some of the bright spots for 2017
Despite the U.S.’s Paris Accord exit and plenty of negatives for the environment there are reasons to hope.
No Maine shrimp, but there are other domestic sources to choose from
The most sustainable options for a favorite seafood are caught in the Gulf of Mexico or farmed in this country.
Society Notebook: Girl Scouts honor paper industry leader, earn patch
Sappi’s Dr. Laura Thompson was named the Maine group’s 2018 Woman of Distinction at a gala.
Crazy little thing called love
This week’s column is dedicated to all you love sick puppies out there. For those of you unaware, it’s cuffing season. Cuffing season is when people whom would rather be single, actually desire to be tied down in a serious relationship. The cold weather and consistent indoor activity supposedly allows single people to feel lonely […]
Reindeeer Flu! Oh No!
Santa and the elves busily packed the back of Santa’s sleigh. Twelve noon and all was going well. Santa’s computer logged each sack as it was loaded, so the toy deliveries would go quickly and easily. Elves checked to make sure all the presents were secured— they didn’t need any falling into the ocean or […]
A recipe for the ages
We cannot hold a torch to light another’s path without brightening our own. Ben Sweetland The ladies of the St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church were simply delighted that so many attended our bazaar. Guests were characteristically wonderful, enthusiastic and so buoyant that we thoroughly enjoyed serving them. Thank you for making our event a success. […]
The other side of a Maine winter
The rush is just about over. Department store parking lots have calmed down and the mall frenzy has been downgraded from an endless cacophony of shoppers in panic mode to the lull of last-minute shopping for socks, candles and chocolate. It’s the home stretch to Christmas, and we couldn’t be more eager for it. Or […]
New year, new opportunities to give blood
SANFORD — With Christmas on Monday and the new year approaching, many say its time for a new beginning or a new resolution. The American Red Cross is hoping a gift of blood or platelets will be among area resident’s new beginnings for 2018. The lead up to the holidays is busy, and hence, blood […]
New Year’s — Time for New Year’s Financial Resolutions
We’ve reached the end of another year — which means it’s just about time for some New Year’s resolutions. Would you like to study a new language, take up a musical instrument or visit the gym more often? All these are worthy goals, of course, but why not also add some financial resolutions? Here are some […]