It is hard to argue that this government shutdown didn't yield positive results. The last budget approved by Maine lawmakers over the governor's veto in 2015, contained $6.7 billion in spending, which, if you recall, was a bloated "compromise" budget that spent hundreds of millions of dollars more than its predecessor.

The town of Monson’s annual Summerfest will feature a day of events on Saturday, July 15 to celebrate the season.

Felicia Fortier, a direct support professional with the Charlotte White Cener who was nominated by Director of Human Resources Bridgett Ireland, received a 2017 Next Step Maine Employee of Promise Scholarship to support her pursuit of an associate’s degree in medical assisting at Kaplan Eastern Maine Community College.

In my last column, I discussed the difficulties that can arise when a genealogist must make an ethical decision whether to reveal material that might embarrass or hurt someone else.

I travel the highways of Maine quite frequently. I believe I am a pretty good observer of what lies along the sides of the road concerning debris.

The Dover-Foxcroft Kiwanis announces its annual auction will be July 27-30 with many old traditions along with new ideas and exciting events.

The internet antagonistas? I understand them. Internet technology wiped out one of my lifelong joys. Let me explain.

On July 6 U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, visited the Dove Tail Bat Company in Shirley, a small business owned and operated by Paul and Theresa Lancisi.

The non-profit organization formerly known as the Spruce Run-Womancare Alliance held a press conference on June 30 at the Bangor Public Library to announce its new name Partners for Peace and unveil the new logo.

Walking is always nice, relaxing, a way to think thoughts that are not about cold or mud. But walking in fresh summer is the best walking. The grass is green, greener than you recall. Flowers and wild plants are taking over, grabbing your attention, making you appreciate them all over again.