Author Lois Lowry, 71, has written more than 30 children’s books. She has received two Newberry awards for her books “The Giver,” and “Number the Stars.” She splits her time between her home in Cambridge, Mass., and a large farmhouse in Bridgton. Her newest book, “The Willoughbys,” came out this spring. Q: Tell me about […]

Storm warnings Those of you who were fortunate enough to have this last week as vacation time have truly lucked out. This weather is what Vacationland is all about. If it could be this way 320 days a year, I would be in heaven. However, there may be more violent thunderstorms in our future. The […]

The meeting of officials from Casco, Raymond and Naples to discuss combining emergency services Tuesday was only preliminary, but long overdue. It is not just those three towns that might benefit from a reorganization of fire and paramedic services so one department could fully serve multiple towns. Declining numbers of volunteers and increasing costs for […]

Because of the high cost of heating oil, I’m considering installing an alternative energy source in my house. I’ve examined the possibilities, and it looks like my best bet is a home nuclear-power plant. Only kidding. I just like how the words “home nuclear-power plant” cause all the blood to drain out of environmentalists’ faces. […]

Because of the high cost of heating oil, I’m considering installing an alternative energy source in my house. I’ve examined the possibilities, and it looks like my best bet is a home nuclear-power plant. Only kidding. I just like how the words “home nuclear-power plant” cause all the blood to drain out of environmentalists’ faces. […]

As Woods Pond turned almost instantly from flat water to whitecaps and rain started going sideways, local residents on the shore realized this was no ordinary storm. The violent storm in Bridgton July 24 was not ordinary, but according to the National Weather Service it was also not a tornado, as some had wondered. In […]

Waiting for Papi I am sure you were aware that Red Sox designated hitter David Ortiz spent three days with the Portland Sea Dogs on a rehab assignment last week. Instantly, the games were sold out and tickets were being sold on eBay for hundreds of dollars. Ironically, I was holding 19 tickets purchased months […]

Make a “living wreath” and ornaments from herbs gathered from the Shaker Village gardens at a workshop held Wednesday, Aug. 6, 10 a.m.-noon at the Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village on Route 26 in New Gloucester. Betsey-Ann Golon, the herb gardener at Shaker Village, is the workshop instructor. The workshop fee is $35. For more information, […]

On July 24, a series of storms ripped through New Hampshire, tearing down trees, razing homes and killing a 57-year-old grandmother. In Maine, the storms destroyed homes and damaged property, particularly in the Bridgton area, and left thousands of residents without power. Those storms, unique in their power and violence, were tracked from beginning to […]

View eight fabulous homess in the heart of the Maine Lakes Region during the Naples Public Library house tour Thursday, Aug. 7. Enjoy viewing luxurious new construction as well as 19th century homes filled with history. This year’s tour includes seven beautiful houses and the Union Church, a National Historic Register site. Five of this […]