History

The year 1968 was a memorable one. We had the TET Offense, student protests all around the world and the assignations of both Martin Luther King Jr and Robert Kennedy. But 1968 was also the year the Man in Black recorded a live concert at Folsom Prison...

For most of us we look forward to 2021 with hopeful eyes. The scars emotionally, physically, and financially from 2020 are hard to ignore. A bright chance for the future is all many have to hold onto.
If you want to consider another perspective, the 2021 Nostradamus predictions are morbid, scary…

It's fair to say we all have some traditions around Christmas. It could a special family tradition, or maybe even a regional or national tradition. But like with most things....I often wonder why? And where did those traditions come from?  Let's find out and thanks to Readers Digest f…

We don't usually get wild in our house on a weeknight, especially a Wednesday night. It's the middle of the week, and usually, by the time we've hit mid-week, I'm just chugging along to reach the finish line—nothing more, nothing less.
This Wednesday was different, though, b…

It's a special story indeed, and one that lives on til this very day. Now when I say have you heard of the flying Santa? I bet you’re thinking well duh Santa flies with his sleigh. But I’m talking about THE flying Santa.
According to folklore, my wife, and Wikiped…

Maine is home to several quaint towns. From small fishing communities to unorganized townships and everything in between,Maine is the epitome of small town life if that’s what you’re looking for.
Take the small coastal town of Friendship...

Saddleback Mountain, nestled in the heart of Rangeley, Maine, has always been one of the State's most favorite spots for skiing.

With Veterans Day just around the corner, it's important to remember the men and women who have served. Originally called Armistice Day, commemorating the end of World War I, Veterans Day is in place to honors all of those who have served the country in war or peace and although it's largely intende…

What’s a name? That’s a fantastic question. Places are labeled by name for many reasons. Sometimes they’re named because of physical attribute or sometimes they’re named for a person. And Maine has many instances of both.
During the pand…

Damariscove is an island just about five miles offshore from Boothbay Harbor. It was once a bustling fishing community but is now a ghost town. This island was inhabited by European fishermen as early as 1605. The Plymouth colony benefited from their rich cod resources when in 1622 they sent a boat …