[Nov 19th 2009] Swapping cookies - it's not just for Christmas anymore - that's the message of the book "Cookie Swap," written by cookie maker and author Julia Usher. It's a book filled with lots of non-holiday cookie ideas, which she shared with us a couple ... - read on...

[Nov 19th 2009] The dog days of summer may be over, but anytime is a good time to hang out with man's best friend. 13-year old Donavan met a whole lot of friends at Bangor Pet Resort and Spa. That's where he and Joy Hollowell hung out, for this week's Thurs... - read on...

[Nov 18th 2009] By- Peter Ramsay If you thought the new fees airlines are charging are bad, check out your hotel bill. Recently, airlines have received lots of attention for moving longtime standards - baggage, food, drinks, even pillows and blankets - fr... - read on...

[Nov 18th 2009] Many people are making plans to take off for Thanksgiving with the family or to spend the December holidays with loved ones. Some are already planning a getaway for one of the school vacation weeks in February or April. Not everything goes a... - read on...

[Nov 18th 2009] Next week is the busiest travel week of the year. Many of you have plans to spend Thanksgiving with family or friends elsewhere, or they are coming here to Maine to visit you. So what options and rights do travelers have in case something go... - read on...

[Nov 17th 2009] In 2007, Maine was the first state in the nation to reject the federal real id act. The legislature voted in favor of a resolution to refuse the law, which was passed in 2005 by congress. Today, Maine is complying with the federal law, but at what... - read on...

[Nov 17th 2009] All year round, but especially during the warmer months, assessing whether the atmosphere is stable or not can make a huge impact on whether thunderstorms develop or not. During the birth of a thunderstorm, the ingredients needed usually consist o... - read on...

[Nov 17th 2009] By- Dr. Jonathan Wood This Thursday, Nov 19th, 2009, is the 34th Annual Great American Smokeout. Join the American Cancer Society - - use this day to encourage smokers to quit smoking or to outline a long-term plan for quitting. Remember,... - read on...

[Nov 17th 2009] There are about eight thousand farms in Maine. That number's not only holding strong, it's growing. And it's also changing in other ways. Last night, we met the family at Thomas Farms of Garland. They're holding their own in a tough economy-- ... - read on...

[Nov 17th 2009] We are in the middle of a short series of segments entitled Dealing with Financial Difficulties. Last week we covered Divorce. This week we will discuss losing a job. Another emotionally difficult life and financial issue is losing your job. It... - read on...

[Nov 16th 2009] What do you think should be the play of the week?(online surveys) - read on...

[Nov 16th 2009] Two dozen states have enacted bans on smoking in all enclosed public places, including bars and restaurants. Maine is among those states. This year, smoking in a car carrying children became illegal in Maine. Some feel the law crosses the... - read on...

[Nov 16th 2009] Fluctuating prices haven't been making it easy for many family farmers in Maine. But then, when has the life of a farmer been easy? When faced with economic pressures, families on lots of farms across the state just keep pushing on. Lik... - read on...

[Nov 16th 2009] Ingredients: feta cheese, preferably a block/chunk 1 oz. sliced pepperoncini peppers 2-3 each roma tomatoes, sliced pinch of crushed black pepper drizzle extra virgin olive oil Directions: Preheat oven to 400°. In an oven safe baking dish... - read on...

[Nov 12th 2009] Nine months of pregnancy all comes down to one day - the birth of a baby. For some women, though, the joy of pregnancy is overshadowed by grief when their child dies from a miscarriage, is still born, or only lives to see a few precious hours.... - read on...

[Nov 12th 2009] For years I have told my friends (and anyone who would listen) that New York City has everything. From restaurants and shows to shopping and attractions - you will not leave this city unfulfilled. But the look on their faces when I told the... - read on...

[Nov 12th 2009] Easing Thanksgiving Stress! Thanksgiving is almost here and although you won't be eating the holiday meal for a few more weeks, lots of us are already getting indigestion from it. Just thinking about Thanksgiving can cause heartburn because of... - read on...

[Nov 12th 2009] The weather over the past several days has been breathtaking in Maine. Before we got to this great stretch of a sun filled sky and temperatures soaring into the 60s, there was a fair amount of snow in several locations. The following link www.erh.... - read on...

[Nov 12th 2009] As a meteorologist and you sit down to develop your forecast, sometimes you say, "wow, this is pretty tough." Whether it be a type of event, timing, and pinpointing where the most active weather will be, sometimes you just have to scratch your hea... - read on...

[Nov 12th 2009] This rule can be used anytime of the year, but is most often used during the late spring and summer months, when the sun is the strongest and UV radiaion is at its peak. The suns harmful rays can affect your skin anytime of the year because UV lig... - read on...

[Nov 12th 2009] Shear is a term used by many meteorologists which can imply big things about thunderstorms. Not only if they form, but how they form and how intense they can be. Many ingredients have to be in play such as heat, moisture and dynamic lift in order ... - read on...

[Nov 12th 2009] 1) Add a dash of strong upper level divergence: When a mid latitude cyclone is in the vicinity of the jet stream, strengthening will occur. Since the jet stream is a strip of high speed air, through divergence, air will be lifted from low level... - read on...

[Nov 12th 2009] Sea breeze front can only occur near bodies of water. This type of front is smaller (mesoscale) compared to the big brother (synoptic) cold front. Unlike its bigger brother, the sea breeze may only meander a few miles, but can span an entire coast... - read on...

[Nov 12th 2009] Friction is a very important element in meteorology, but not given enough credit. Friction has the power to not only slow down wind, but change its direction. There are a couple of types of friction, friction between molecules (viscosity), and fri... - read on...

[Nov 12th 2009] A majority of the time fog will form in low lying areas, especially radiation fog, with light winds. This occurs simply because low lying areas tend to have more moisture. Streams are found in these areas and soil moisture tends to be higher, in t... - read on...