Talk of the Town: It ain’t funny anymore

Face Time: Author and former Rumford teacher Cynthia Fraser Graves

The Rumford native says her recent books are based on her life growing up in Rumford. Her newest, 'Maude and the Merry Christmas Tree,' will soon be followed by 'Maude and the Holy Oak.'

Mystery photo for Dec. 6, 2020

Correctly guess where this photo was taken and enter to win a $20 Hannaford gift coupon.

Maine added 91 new spiders to its state species list

Bad news for arachnophobes. There are 677 known species of spiders in Maine, including 91 new ones just added to the list last month. So small, so quiet, so many, you're probably sitting next to one right now...

In a word: Are you pickin’ up what I’m lying down?

Face Time: Rebecca Levesque — baker, teacher, decorator of cakes

She began teaching at The Green Ladle four years ago.

In a word: Popular word game had hardscrabble start

Mystery Photo for Nov. 29, 2020

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

Recipes: Cookies across America

Take the sweetest trip around the country with these 14 American regional cookie recipes

How to make shortbread the stars of your holiday cookies

These simple cookies can be easily gussied up to add a sparkle to your holiday offerings.