We are knee-deep in November and looking out towards the holidays once again. I was in Family Dollar looking for a witch’s hat for...

How Across the River Counseling was Born By Charlene Barton In 1971 my father, Charles Manchester, died. I was teaching Art K-6 in...

I've always wanted to learn about mushroom foraging. Actually, I have always loved foraging in general. My fiance gave me a book one...

There is a certain frenzy about summer in Maine. While millions come to Maine in the summer to see our lighthouses, rocky coasts, and to...

With shorter days, the changing of the leaves and October ready to start, I think that we all start thinking about how fast this year has...

Sacopee Valley Professional Networking held their September meeting at The Sacred Self in Cornish. We were able to check out this new...

Porter resident, Shelby A Oates of SAO Cooks & Catering, launches The Greenhouse on Monday with her husband Corey by her side. Her vegan...

“It is more important to be known.” Francesca in the Bridges of Madison County My mother’s upcoming 80th birthday is in early September....

It is important to talk about first responders & the excellent medical care available... Sacopee Valley Rescue and Lifeflight of Maine...

Happy Spring Equinox! Even with dirt tipped snow banks as tall as I am, I feel spring in the air. Longer brighter days, birds chattering,...

Capricorn December 22 - January 19 Just checking in to see if you're enjoying anything in your life? Still no? Ok, moving along....

Capricorn December 22 - January 19 Your hard work and determination always leaves everyone else in the shadow. This week it is especially...

Eating healthy is not about being perfect 100% of the time, it is more about getting back to it, even after setbacks. When I made a...

I’ve always known that life can change in a heartbeat, in a second, with a phone call. On January 17th, 2019, our lives changed -...

It is very seldom that thoughts like “I really would like a salad right now!” cross my mind. Especially in the winter, in Maine. Yet...

"Weather forecast for tonight: dark.” - George Carlin The older I get, I see more and more how we become our parents. Even when we have...

It’s that time of year when packages arrive in brown paper packages tied up with string. The holiday season is upon us and we all get to...

In Regard to Healthy Eating is not about weight loss, although sometimes it is an unavoidable side effect. This series, by Dasha...

I love to cook so, naturally, Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It’s not a tradition I grew up with, which makes it even better...

For the last few weeks, I have been on a very limited news diet. It is really hard to avoid the news. You have to work at it. I had to...