This year we celebrate a special anniversary. In 1621, the Pilgrims of Plymouth had their first feast of thankfulness for the excellent harvest after that first year in their newly established colony. When I was a
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Gingerbread Fudge is a Wonderful Holiday Treat
The Yankee Chef This fudge tastes exactly like gingerbread, I promise! Light, smooth and very creamy, this noncook version takes only minutes to make and even less time to eat. Make
Inna Swinton: ‘Momager’ to the Stars
As a successful lawyer, author and actor, Inna Swinton would be impressive in her own right. Add to that raising and wrangling three children with performing careers, and, well,
‘Wild Woman’ One with the Maine Wilderness
My four-year-old grandson called his dog a girl. I told him I call my dog “boy” all the time, but explained to him that in the animal kingdom there aren’t
Postcard from Holly: Sailing Reunion with Mom and Dad in Tahiti
Holly Martin, 29, is sailing around the world in her 27-foot-long Grinde sailboat, which she christened the SV Gecko. She left Maine in the fall
For Gretchen Evans, the Mission to Help Fellow Vets Goes On
For Gretchen Evans, Command Sergeant Major (CSM), Retired, the U.S. Army has been her career, her passion, and her lifelong commitment. In command of all
About Maine: Check Out These November Happenings!
November brings with it the sparkle, excitement, and unique shopping opportunities of the upcoming holiday season. With COVID-19 numbers once again on the rise, it’s best to check
From Mother to Daughter: The Gift of Joni Mitchell
I’m 62, but my 14-year-old self is feeling pretty darn proud these days. That’s when, in the early 1970s, my closest friends and I couldn’t
Patricia Schimpf: Tomboy, Lobsterman, Beauty Queen, Entrepreneur
Patricia Schimpf is starring in her own seafaring Cinderella story. The self-professed tomboy works on a lobster boat and does landscaping work, rarely wears makeup, and has been
A History of Maine Women and War
This article is reprinted with much appreciation to the Maine Historical Society. The segment originally appeared as part of a larger article, Mainers Go to War, on the
