Just before the first frost is when Mainers ask each other, “How were your gardens this year?” The response always has to be weighed, whether you’re going to tell the truth, stretch it, or outright lie. Last year, our first COVID summer, was a drought year which hammered lawns and gardens. The flowers said their […]

We first met back in May, 2020, 16 months ago. A family friend gave a dog, me, the opportunity to describe what a dog’s life was like during this pandemic’s first two months. Your four-legged friends share your daily moods and stress. All of our lives  —two- and four-legged, continue to change. Two years ago, […]

Fall is here again and with it, another school year for Maine students. For me, this time of year is one of my personal favorites. After all, it’s football season! After not being able to play last year, I know students all across Maine are just as excited as I am to participate in fall […]

Last week’s column described the recent transformation of our real estate market, where despite the pandemic, out-of-state buyers have created a housing market running on steroids. Maine, though tucked up into the country’s northeastern corner, historically has drawn a steady stream of newcomers. It’s not news that for centuries, most have come from Massachusetts. The […]

A comedian once said that when it comes to shopping, men are hunters and women are gatherers. Sounds about right to me. Many women will walk into a shoe store just to look around (read: gathering) and see what styles are in fashion. Not many men would do that. More likely they’d walk into Lamey-Wellehan, […]