Mark LaFlamme: There’s a disturbing lack of fireworks and fireflies

Talk of the Town: We apparently have given up on lighting off firecrackers and hindquarters.

In a word: W3 was definition of ‘controversy’

Criticism of Webster’s Third New International Dictionary often boiled down to it boldly being a recorder of the English language instead of a bastion of proper English.

Striking Maine gold: Prospectors say they live for the ‘thrill of discovery’

Western Maine is known for its pure but elusive gold. 'You never know,' said one prospector. '(But) when you find a nugget, it's pretty darn exciting.'

Mark LaFlamme: At last! A reason to get naked

Talk of the Town: Buffed bumpers, advanced physics, Bactine, trouser terror. When it rains . . .

Face Time: Matthew Carrier shares his story about surviving cancer twice

The Rumford native hopes his book “To Ring the Bell” will encourage and inspire people going through difficult times.

Mystery Photo for July 2, 2023

Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $20 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.

Mystery Photo for June 25, 2023

Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you could win a $20 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.

In a word: What’s behind all the word games? M-O-N-E-Y

Word games are hot, and plentiful. Just ask the New York Times. And Taylor Swift.

One of the Androscoggin’s mysteries: Why did Lewiston Falls become Great Falls?

The name of one of the Androscoggin River's most outstanding features has shifted without an obvious cause.

You and a winning lottery ticket. Just imagine . . .