Pedal On: Dedicated Brunswick bike commuter views every day as an adventure

No one likes going to work in the rain. First you have to run the wipers during your commute, then you have to carry the umbrella on the walk to the office and hope that some rogue wind doesn’t turn it inside-out. Invariably, upon arrival you realize the lower 3 inches of your pants are […]

Prom fashion: Simple and sparkle are both in

Girls going for more traditional looks; boys opt for bold vest colors.

What Red Sox fans said during and after today’s game

Below is a compilation of social-media messages and musings about today’s Opening Day loss to the Detroit Tigers.

See Mainers’ reactions to the Oscar winners

Biking: Two rides that are sure to thrill, even if the colors don’t

Bikers, hikers, tourists and nature lovers anxiously await the middle days of October, when their outdoor adventures are highlighted by the colors produced by the trees of Maine and New England. Unfortunately, this foliage season hasn’t been worth the wait. Weather patterns that have fluctuated between rain and record October heat, not to mention the […]

Biking: A good day to catch a biking star

Chances are good that if you plan to ride the Oct. 9 Dempsey Challenge, you’re already well into your training and getting jazzed for the big day. Chances are also good that, even if you’re a cyclist who’s not participating, you wouldn’t give up a chance to see Maine’s dreamiest celeb pedaling through Lewiston/Auburn, surrounded […]

Biking: Shorter days increase the need to light up your bike

Labor Day will soon be upon us, bringing with it some good — fewer tourists on the roadways — and some not so good — fewer hours of daylight. You’ve probably already noticed that your after-work rides have gotten shorter and darker since our hours of daylight began to dwindle around the second week of […]

Biking: At rally, look beyond traditional road bikes

If you’ve ridden in cycling events that include recumbent bikers, you’ve probably had the same reaction to the contraptions that I have, namely: “Look at that poor guy trying to climb the hill on that thing.” As someone who favors a fast, sleek and very orange Trek 1000 road bike, I’ve always thought recumbents look […]

Biking: Website helps bikers expand their horizons

Maine has plenty of great places to bike. You can ride along the water (fresh or salt), hit the hills to the west (rolling or just plain steep), pedal alongside the traffic in cities and towns, or alongside tractors and cows through the farmlands. My problem is that despite all the great rides I can […]

Biking: Biddeford program focuses on kids

Here’s a strange confession from a veteran cyclist: I’ve never changed my own bike tire. It’s not something I’m proud of. And I have no excuse for not mastering this skill. I’ve been shown how to change a tire several times, by a few different people. But watching someone else do it hasn’t given me […]