AUGUSTA – Two state-funded reports and one privately financed study this year point out Maine’s need to replace its aging bridges before time runs out. But where the money will come from to address problems cited in the studies remains to be seen. Read More
More shoveling, more snowmen and more skiing – and that does not include just the ski resorts in Maine’s western mountains. Many areas of the state got rain this past weekend, but whether you live in Caribou, Calais, Camden, Kittery, or any place in between,… Read More
BANGOR – Just when he had gotten the ball rolling – make that dropping – in his effort to give Times Square some competition as the hot spot to spend New Year’s Eve, local lawyer Stephen C. Smith shipped out for a yearlong stint in Afghanistan. Read More
Following is background information about some of the bands that will perform at various venues as part of Downtown Countdown: . Big Time, Union Street Brick Church. This band features progressive funk rock with a blended style including influences from Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Wonder and… Read More
Following is the lineup of Downtown Countdown events leading up to the annual midnight ball drop at West Market Square. Events are listed by venue: . Bangor Opera House – 4 p.m., “The Iron Giant”; 7 p.m., live folk music with Generations; 8 p.m., “A… Read More
Dear Jim: I added “smart house” computer controls to make my house more efficient. During even a brief power outage, settings are lost. Are there backup power supplies that don’t waste electricity and are big ones better? – Al S. Dear Al: Smart house controls… Read More
Can it be true that tomorrow is the start of 2008? Incredible as that seems, it also is true that we all will become one year older sometime in this coming year. Our column has dispensed much ink in the past year encouraging family members… Read More