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This summer, march on feet of a different drummer

Feet are the great equalizer. It doesn’t matter if you’re big, small, short or tall. You might be a dead ringer for Gisele Bundchen or you could bear a striking resemblance to the gal in the Planter's peanuts ad. But if you’ve got great feet, nobody can take that away from you.
Tidbits: Now you're cooking

Pairings Food and Wine Education Center in Winterport continues with its cooking demonstrations and classes, with a demo set for 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17, at the restaurant and winery on South Main Street.
On Mother's Day, thoughtful gifts speak louder than words

When mum's the word, I know to keep my mouth shut. But when mom's the word, I want to shout it from the rooftops. Still, words can't adequately describe how great most mothers are.
Tidbits: Everyone gets to be Mexican on Cinco de Mayo

Everyone gets to be Irish on St. Patrick's Day, and everyone gets to be Mexican on Cinco de Mayo.
Skirting the issue

Sure, Helen of Troy had the face that launched 1,000 ships, but I might just have the complexion that launched 1,000 songs.
Tdibits: Eat for the Earth

The Gibbs Library in the Knox County town of Washington will celebrate Earth Day with a four-course dinner featuring locally raised, organic foods and meats at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 26.
Bidding ado

Sing it, kids. And no, I’m not talking Frank Sinatra. I’m talking Erich Kaiser of Bangor, whose online shop, My Antique Boutique, is a finalist in eBay’s Best in Stores contest.
Second time around

If you're game for value, these thrift and consignment shops in the area can turn you bargani-hunting grounds into Elysian fields