Maine

For years, The Holy Donut has been Southern Maine's premiere local donut shop.  Key to their success has been the unique addition to their donut recipes: Maine potatoes!  Yes, it's mashed potatoes that give the donuts that unique, super-moist, texture...

While I do frequently have vivid dreams, most of them are not "sticky".  What I mean is they don't stick in my memory.  By the time I am fully awake, they are fading.  And, normally, they are completely gone by the time I hop in the shower...

Have you noticed the skies look a little dim today?  Maybe you noticed the sun seemed kind of strange this morning.  Did it look like it was trying to shine through thick clouds or smoke?
Sadly, you're not dreaming.
According to WGME, smoke from those forest fires in Oregon and Californ…

Overall, we've had a fairly mild year when it comes to weather.  It's only fair, given all the other things 2020 has thrown at us.
Winter was a breeze!  Spring, other than a few late-spring Nor'Easters, was pretty calm.  Summer was decent - not too hot or too cold...

"The Steeples" is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a one of a kind Airbnb.

Some people (allegedly) never learn...
According to News Center Maine, on Thursday afternoon, Bangor Police responded to a robbery at the Bangor Savings Bank branch at 687 Hogan Road.  A man, who claimed he had a weapon, demanded money.  Tellers turned over some cash and the man fled...

One of the cool things about living in Central Maine is the history of its cities and towns.  And, thanks to the industries from the area's earlier days and the fact that Central Maine his home to the state's capital, the area is loaded with culture...

According to a Facebook post by the Humane Society of Waterville Area, Kobo arrived earlier today (September 4th).  He was immediately rushed to the vet deal deal with injuries he had suffered in a fight with a neighbor's dog.  That fight resulted in an injury to this poor sweet baby&…

Looking for something fun, and educational, to do with the kids?  This could be just the thing!
According to MassLive, the stadium will host the Jurassic Quest dinosaur drive-thru exhibit from September 4 through September 13.
Like many attractions in 2020, in order to make the event safe th…

According to WGME, Betty and Glenn Adams, of Augusta, area headed to Baton Rouge to help with Red Cross relief efforts in the wake of Hurricane Laura.
The Adams, former journalists, recently trained with the Red Cross.  Part of their education included public relations and sheltering...