Jen Stanley
12th Annual Peace Fair This Saturday In Brunswick
PeaceWorks, an organization promoting peace for all, is having its 12th annual Peace Fair in Brunswick this Saturday, August 6th from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The fair will be located in the downtown mall area. The organization insists the event is open and FREE to any and everyone...
Skowhegan Annual River Fest Continues Throughout The Week
You don't want to miss this! Starting next Tuesday, August 2nd, the annual Riverfest Celebration begins again! The event will run from Tuesday to Sunday, August 7th. The whole week is filled with great, fun, family-friendly activities and lots of delicious food...
Fun Fall Activities To Do On A Crisp Day In Maine
I'll give you a hint and tell you I was telling the truth when I said fall is my favorite season in our contest to win Miranda Lambert tickets! I love the change in the way the air smells and feels more crisp, the vibrant colors that slowly take over the Maine outdoors, and way everything seems to pick up the pace...
The Ultimate College Dorm Check List For Freshmen From A Senior
My freshman year took place at the University of Southern Maine in the dorms. The year went very smoothly for the sole reason I am an organization freak and made sure I had every single thing I needed - right down to the Q-Tip.
So, I figured as a senior and also someone who has lived on very little while studying abroad, I could help out some incoming freshmen...
NASA’s Guide To House Plants That Best Support Healthy Air
I recently finished a Biology class in Belfast and during that class we had to plant bean plants. Mine grew over a foot and the whole experience was pretty cool to watch day by day. So, I started thinking about other plants I could have around the house and came across NASA's Guide to the best air-filtering plants to have in your home...
Five Fun Facts About The State Of Maine
Taken from VisitMaine.net, I gathered up the facts I found most interesting about Maine.
1. The first naval battle of the Revolutionary War was fought in Machias in 1775.
2. The first ship built by English colonists in Americas was launched on the Kennebec River in 1607...
This Sunday Head To South Paris For A FREE Art Show
This Sunday, July 31st, brings back the annual Moore Park Art Show on High Street in South Paris. The show is free to the public and runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This is the 7th year the Town of Paris' Parks and Recreation Department and Mahoosuc Arts Council have brought together wonderful artists and hand-crafters to present their work for the public...
Scenic Views Perfect For Photo Shoots In Maine
Lately, my newsfeed on Facebook is filled with engagements and expecting mothers, or those who have already popped! As a 22-year-old, this is extremely strange to see simply for the fact I, personally, still don't feel like an adult most of the time...
Brighten Your Monday By Watching A Bulldog Attempt To Reclaim His Bed
How many cups of coffee have you had so far? How many hours left in that 9-5? Take 60 seconds and brighten your day while watching this stubborn little pup fight to regain his bed, which has been claimed by his arch enemy - the cat.
Celebrate The Taste Of Waterville On Wednesday, August 3rd
Every summer Main Street in Waterville is packed from the morning to late at night with locals looking to celebrate their small city. Always held on a Wednesday... August 3rd brings back the annual Taste of Waterville celebration!
This years event will feature live entertainment (as always), a slew of delicious foods and beverages from local restaurants, the infamous beer section cut off to those
Maine’s Most Tax Friendly Towns For Retirees
According to a study conducted by SmartAsset, Augusta is in the top 10 of the friendliest tax places for retirees to live in Maine - more specifically, ranking 10th. Along with Augusta, Belfast came in 1st place, Skowhegan 2nd, and Waterville 3rd...
Don’t Miss Frankie Ballard For FREE This Weekend At L.L.Bean
Did you miss Luke Bryan this past weekend? Don't be disappointed.
All summer L.L. Bean has been hosting a FREE concert series in Discovery Park at their hub in Freeport.
This Saturday make sure you don't miss Frankie Ballard...
Sorry Sarah….. I’m a Genius.
So, I took the same Facebook Quiz Sarah had this morning. And... low and behold... I got 1 better. Unfortunately, our Digital Managing Editor Mike took it afterwards and got 9 out of 10, but we won't talk about that....
If you want to see if you can beat us, click here to take the quiz...
Watch The Trailer And Read My Take On Summer Shark Thriller ‘The Shallows’
I am an avid lover of Blake Lively: the Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants series, Gossip Girl, you name it, I've seen it. Once, at a party where I did not know anyone, I introduced myself as Serena van der Woodsen and my friend Amanda said she was Blair Waldorf just to see if anyone else would recognize the names (both are main character's in Gossip Girl...
2nd Annual Oakfest Celebration In Oakland
Last year, Oakland, Maine conjured up some pride and decided they would put into place a new tradition. Oak Fest is a celebration to bring the community of Oakland together with the spirit of the small town!
Friday, July 22nd will be the date of the parade followed by a street dance until 10pm...
Hilariously Awesome Foreign Words We Need In The English Language
I recently stumbled upon words that the English language desperately needs. I think a lot of people will know exactly what these countries mean - they simply have a word for it!