Thanksgiving disasters

Tom Jessen wants you to make art and have fun with it too

Face Time: Maine artist whose show 'Play' debuted at the L/A Arts Walk wants to challenge the notion that art must be 'serious' to be good.

Haunted laundry and other horrors descend upon Maine

Talk of the Town: Put down the pumpkins and no one gets hurt.

Mystery Photo for Oct. 17, 2021

Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $20 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.

Cursing makes me feel !#*@#! better, I swear

In a word: Surprisingly, swearing can make us appear honest and authentic to others who feel that they’re receiving an unfiltered response.

Mystery Photo for Oct. 10, 2021

Correctly guess where this photo was taken and have a chance to win a $20 Hannaford gift card.

How do you unfriend the real world?

Talk of the Town: Monday was a glorious day. Facebook and a whole bunch of similar social media apps were down pretty much around the clock. Did you notice the weird peace and civility that descended?

Maine mountain biking is on a wild ride

Growing interest in mountain biking accelerated in 2020 as COVID sent people outdoors, and gained even more momentum in 2021. "There are more people riding the trails than I have ever seen," said experienced racer and race organizer Chris Riley.

Sleeping policeman! And other British quirks

In a word: While opening his last tin (can) of beans for supper, he heard his infant daughter crying in her cot (crib). After sticking a dummy (pacifier) in her mouth to quiet her, Claus discovered that her nappy (diaper) was in dire need of changing.

For Carrabassett Valley man promoting Franklin County, it’s all business

Face Time: Scott Lavertu has had to navigate COVID-19 and state gathering restrictions as he guides the Franklin County Chamber of Commerce.