December 3, 2012 Looking at Christmas lights. It's easily one of my favorite things to do this time of year! Nothing gets me in the spirit of the holiday faster than a cup of hot chocolate and a tour of the colorful lights around town. Where do you like to go to see beautiful lights?
November 30, 2012 The report is out for this year, and choking is not the only hazard to keep in mind when shopping for safe toys. Magnets are causing problems and can even be fatal to kids!
November 29, 2012 The Hammond Street Senior Center is once again holding the "It's a Basket Case" fundraiser. Folks are invited to browse over 200 gift baskets at the facility and cast their bids for the silent auction.
November 28, 2012 It's a great chance to have a delicious meal and pick up some Christmas gifts at the same time. And all the proceeds will benefit Bangor Area Breakfast Rotary Club charities!
November 28, 2012 Local musicians are encouraged to roll up their sleeves this weekend for the "Bands for Blood" donation drive. All it takes is about an hour of your time...and the gift of life!
November 20, 2012 Whenever I see a well-done video related to our great state of Maine, I just have to share it.
Recently, while watching a little mindless television, a commercial popped up that got my attention in a hurry
November 20, 2012 The town of Orrington was recently home to the deadliest fire in 20 years in this state. Thirty-year-old Ben Johnson III and his three children were killed when their Dow Road home burned. So the folks at Orrington Fire and Rescue are doing something to try and prevent this tragedy from happening again. A fire safety course will be held at Center Drive School tonight.
November 19, 2012 Not interested in dealing with Black Friday crowds? Prefer to shop at smaller, local businesses instead of the Big Box stores? The Downtown Bangor Partnership has the perfect alternative to Black Friday. PLAID Friday!
November 16, 2012 A spaghetti dinner will be held in Orrington this Saturday to remember a family lost in a tragic fire. Ben Johnson III and his children Ryan, Ben, and Leslie were killed last weekend when cardboard stored too close to a wood stove started the fire that devastated their house. Now the community is coming together to donate to the family, including Ben's wife Christine who survived the fire, and to show support.
November 15, 2012 I admit it. I'm getting old. I went to the eye doctor the other day, and my eyes are worse than they were a couple years ago. But, surprisingly, not as bad as I thought. My biggest issue is Computer Eye Strain, and it's a very common problem. But there are some simple things you can do to help ease it.
