local artists

Calling all Friends of the Blend. Today we remember the great James 'JD' Drown on the 18th anniversary of his passing.

Apparently, Old Orchard Beach a couple years ago and more recently Long Lake in Naples weren't the only places around here that had a poop problem over the summer.

We figured you needed a break from searching for toilet paper and pasta. Mariposa is a 23 minute film with comical local actors and adventurous players, all shot here in Maine at locations in Portland and Old Orchard Beach.

It's called BIM (short for Believe In Me) and they are doing marketing work to help companies stand out with videos starring furry colorful creatures with ping pong ball eyes. Their next adventure is a film that they hope will get attention from Hollywood.

With the 2017 Pumpkinfest in Damariscotta over the weekend, Halloween season in Maine has officially begun.

Recently, I had breakfast at a great little restaurant called Sunshine and Pa's, in Meredith, New Hampshire. Not only was it delicious, but they had charming origami art made by a local guy named Greg Houle. I fell in love with his pieces, but they weren't for sale...