In a word: Say what? Commonly mispronounced words

Face Time: Rachael Keene — when cocoa bombs blew up, she started Treats by Rachael

Keene has been baking for years but only decided to turn it into a business in late 2020.

Talk of the town: Dressed to thrill

Mystery Photo for Dec. 12, 2021

Correctly guess where this photo was taken and you will have a chance to win a $20 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.

Stop running over my food

Talk of the Town: I suppose that next some fool will drive into Wendy's, George's Pizza, Lewiston House of Pizza and the section of Hannaford where they sell those pre-cooked miniature chickens. If that happens, I'll just go ahead and die of malnutrition.

Beverly Ann Soucy — fourth-generation herbalist, writer and artist in Rumford

Face Time: The Rumford native is also the administrator of the River Valley Voice, a Facebook page dedicated to making a positive difference in the River Valley area.

We love our Christmas traditions

Decorated trees and Santa, sure. But seafood fests, deer legs, stove-pipe hats and giant muffins? Despite pandemic challenges, 'the most wonderful time of year' appears in no jeopardy of dimming as readers tell us about the special movies, mai tai lunches, Charlie Brown trees, night-long readings and, of course, family gatherings that make the season so very special.

In a word: Get the maxim out of your words of wisdom

According to one cynic, 'Proverbs are invaluable treasures to dunces with good memories.'

Talk of the town: I know you are, but what am I?

Mystery Photo for Dec. 5, 2021

Correctly guess where this photo was taken and have a chance to win a $20 Hannaford Supermarket gift card.