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The humble Farmer: Brain Awareness Week gives us something to think about

If you missed it, you can prepare for next year’s by pondering National Make Up Your Mind Day.

by Robert Skoglund January 30, 2016February 28, 2016

It’s the story of a salesman who won over skeptical fishermen 50-plus years ago in Boothbay Harbor.

by Robert Skoglund January 16, 2016January 15, 2016

Talking heads on television automatically assume that the motive for violence is terrorism, not brain injury.

by Robert Skoglund January 2, 2016January 1, 2016

When it comes to loving  or loathing Maine’s cold season, the difference is in the eye of the beholder.

by Robert Skoglund December 19, 2015December 18, 2015

We grew up in places where we built the grange and still like to gather for supper and nostalgia.

by Robert Skoglund December 5, 2015December 4, 2015

From yards to storage lockers to kitchens, Mainers manage to collect their fair share of junk.

by Robert Skoglund November 7, 2015November 6, 2015

What hasn’t changed over the years? Most people still don’t heed medical advice – especially if it means quitting smoking or starting to exercise.

by Robert Skoglund July 18, 2015July 17, 2015

Marsh, who was a night owl, would come over to ruminate on art or education well into the night.

by Robert Skoglund July 4, 2015July 6, 2015

Big changes in our medical system over the past 50 years mean we’re left to grapple with big bills.