December 21, 2012 A second grader from Orrington is only 80 toys shy of his goal of 2,012 to donate to Toys for Tots. This story has really touched my heart and makes me think that I'll be dropping a donation off this afternoon. What a wonderful young man he must be!
December 20, 2012 As the big day draws near, I can't help but think of all those that won't be home for Christmas. To me, although presents are part of the tradition, they can't compare to just being with family and friends as we celebrate the birth of Holy one, and we begin to say our goodbyes to 2012
December 19, 2012 Okay, you procrastinator you, you've decided to wait until the last minute to do some Christmas shopping. I know you've got a good excuse so I won't hold it against you. I had a friend many years ago who use to purposely wait until Christmas Eve day to start his shopping--seriously--and I'd usually get a call to tag along to keep him company
December 19, 2012 Winter is here with a vengeance today. Slippery roads and unpredictable weather have commuters taking it easy. Are you ready if your car goes off the road? Or if you have a breakdown in a remote area? Here are a few tips on items you should keep accessible in your car this winter.
December 18, 2012 Besides the fact that country superstar Blake Shelton is a judge, and the fact that it's truly about talent, this will bring tears to your eyes...
A 24-year-old man took the bus from Wisconsin to Nashville with a very specific plan -- to spend Taylor Swift's birthday with her. It didn't work out quite like he had hoped.
Kathryn Bigelow's 'Zero Dark Thirty' is getting some serious awards buzz as we head into statue season, and it only seems fitting they released the final trailer today on the heels of the film's Golden Globe nominations.
These days, one of the surest ways to capitalize on an original blockbuster success is to develop a reality series inspired by its premise. We saw an example earlier this week with The CW putting into development a reality series with a striking similarity to 'The Hunger Games,' though this may be the most surprising example to date. Based on the runaway award-winning success of History's 'Hatfields & McCoys' the cable channel is going back to the well to develop a reality TV series around the descendants of the famous family. Will it be just as buzz-worthy?
December 13, 2012 A lot of folks believe that living in Maine means wearing several layers of clothing around the house. But it doesn't have to be that way! There are lots of things you can do to make your home more heat efficient.
December 13, 2012 Is country music getting too dark lately? Carrie Underwood's latest single "Two Black Cadillacs" is downright sinister. And then there's The Band Perry's "Better Dig Two."
