Jolene McGowan – Page 2 – The Portland Press Herald

Port City Post: The visit of a friend reminds me of all the things I love about Portland

by Jolene McGowan March 26, 2016March 25, 2016

It has yoga, the Atlantic Ocean, a nightlife – and many places to buy wine, cheese, pastries and bread.

by Jolene McGowan February 13, 2016February 12, 2016

Reaching their early 80s hasn’t stopped my mother and father from acting like young sweethearts.

by Jolene McGowan January 30, 2016February 10, 2016

‘Big, big weather,’ warned the shipping clerk. ‘We’ll ship ’em, but I can’t guarantee they’ll make it.’

by Jolene McGowan January 16, 2016January 15, 2016

Take your kids to the State House and sign them up to see how our government works.

by Jolene McGowan January 2, 2016January 1, 2016

Bored kids get creative, from putting out a newspaper to launching their own ‘Project Runway’ spinoff.

by Jolene McGowan December 19, 2015December 18, 2015

From toddler’s issues to grownup tragedies, it helps greatly to have a network that can empathize.

by Jolene McGowan December 5, 2015December 4, 2015

The Biggest Loser I’m not: I’ve lost 10 pounds many times – will this time last?

by Jolene McGowan November 21, 2015November 20, 2015

Co-workers of diverse cultures at a small business bring home the value of welcoming them here.

by Jolene McGowan November 7, 2015February 10, 2016

It’s said women live longer because we worry, but that’s more time waiting for those other shoes to drop.

by Jolene McGowan October 24, 2015October 23, 2015

Mothers don’t always have the best advice for their daughters, but can still help them find guidance.