Offbeat

We have somehow made it to early December with no real winter weather.  Even though the weather patterns have changed quite a bit in the last few decades (compared to how we used to get early snow dumpings back in the 80s and 90s), by now we should have at least had a few moderate storms - even…

I honestly can't believe we are at the 9-month mark, 9 whole months since I joined Buzz and cracked the microphone for my very first on-air shift. In no way has 2020 been the best year; many people have lost ones they love or have been laid off from their jobs, and some struggled to feed their …

According to the KJ, an early Thursday morning fire destroyed an apartment building on the city's South End.
The first, at 37 Carey Lane, was reported at about 12:17 AM on Thursday, December 3rd.
It appears the building was completely destroyed in the fire...

Apparently, not everything in 2020 is terrible.  This December, people who are into stargazing will actually have something to look forward to.
According to WJW TV, the "Christmas Star" will be visible for the first time in 800 years.  Also known as "The Star…

Surprise, Sidney.

'The Mandalorian' executive producer reveals the story behind The Child's real name.

It's the most wonderful time of the year for any and all things Christmas!
According to the Winthrop Lakes Region Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, the Winthrop Lakes Region is hosting a weekend full of holiday events on December 5th and 6th...

Great news for fans of Target - the retailer plans to open a new Central Maine location in the next few months.
According to the Lewiston Sun Journal, Target has confirmed plans to open a new location at 603 Centre Street in Auburn.
The location, formerly a K-Mart store, will give the retail chain abo…

Even though it has been several weeks since the business closed, I never noticed it was gone until just a few days ago.
Here's my excuse for not noticing before now.  I spent several weeks getting to work early (before the sun came up) and leaving work late (after the sun went down)...

Frontline workers have been the glue that has held many communities together in one of the toughest years that many of us have ever faced. They have worked harder in one year than most do in ten. So it comes as no shock to most of us that frontline workers deserve the world and then some r…