Mar 20, 2025 | Stories - Spring 2025
From a bygone era where durability as well as aesthetic appeal informed the creation of furniture, there may be remnants passed down through the generations that could use repair or an upgraded façade. While a seemingly daunting task, refinishing, refurbishing, and...
Mar 22, 2025 | Gallery Pages
Growing up in Iran, Rana O’Connor learned to sew and enjoyed making many of her own clothes. She came to Maine as a college student, graduating from the University of Southern Maine in 1978 with a degree in Theater/Communications—and a fiancée from New Jersey who...
Jan 19, 2025 | Stories - Winter 2025
by Jessica Gendron-Labbe | photography by Jose Leiva As you make your way through the front doors of the Andwell Hospice House, the first thing you will notice is a large, beautifully-crafted Tree of Life quilt hanging on the wall. Depending on the day, the second may...
Jan 17, 2025 | Music, Stories - Winter 2025
by Michael Krapovicky | photography by Mark Turcotte Engagement is an excellent word for an Amy Stacey Curtis performance—there is a substantial connection between her and those who bear witness. Often prefaced by an explanation of how music is playing a part in her...
Jan 14, 2025 | Stories - Winter 2025
by Michael Krapovicky | photography by Jennifer Grace In many cases, the human body has mysterious causes for running down. Aches and pains can be an unfortunate part of growing older, many times leading to loss of revenue and quality of life, as well as dependence...
Jan 13, 2025 | Stories - Winter 2025
by Jessica Gendron-Labbe | photography by Jose Leiva The mental health crisis across the United States has become a silent epidemic throughout our communities, with veterans among the most adversely affected. According to the 2020 Maine Veteran Suicide Data Sheet,...
Jan 13, 2025 | Stories - Winter 2025
by Jillian Netherland | photography by Brewster Burns As the days grow shorter and temperatures colder, many northerners find themselves experiencing a range of symptoms – from loss of energy and appetite to feelings of sadness and isolation. when seeking methods to...
Jan 9, 2025 | Pros Who Know
Wheel Of Fortune; Saliva Testing Forget Reading The Tea Leaves, Your Dentist Can Read Your Saliva For A Healthier Future Are you “Unlucky in Dental Health”? It’s not a real dental term obviously (nowhere near enough consonants or Latin), but how else would...