GRETCHEN CARROLL, 28 Westbrook Appalachian Trail through-hiker As one can expect, hiking the Appalachian Trail – a distance of 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine
Month: December 2015
Self-defense, through a different lens
CLARA PORTER, 50 Portland Empowerment self-defense Prevention. Action. Change. For Clara Porter, these are words to live by, the very essence of the self-defense efforts
The new PE: Less competition, more fitness
The bell rings and sixth-graders start to stream into the gym for physical education class at Westbrook Middle School. That’s when teacher Michele Higgins cranks
A colorful and organized new you
January is the time of year to start fresh. Becoming aware of colors is the fastest way to look the best. Knowing your colors allows
‘Courage, confidence and character’
“Invest in girls, change the world.” This is the motto used by the Girl Scouts of Maine. I had the good fortune to attend their
GROWN UP: Talk about working up a sweat…
The transition from fall to winter is a special time in Maine. You’re blessed with days warm enough to appreciate the foliage with just a
