WEN takes a look at the broader picture with lifestyle, book reviews, and travel features.
From Athens to Cumberland Avenue: Architectural Secrets of the Columned Porch by Tony Taylor Editor’s Note: From Athens to Cumberland Avenue is the second in a two part series that beg... Read more
by Nancy Dorrans Earlier this winter I was invited by the Bermuda Tourism Authority to learn more about the island as an “Adventure Destination.” This is the tale of my Bermuda adventu... Read more
by Lindsay Sterling One Saturday night, twenty people were gathered in a Portland kitchen for a hands-on cooking class. As head chef and host, I shared with the attendees my quest to learn h... Read more
The Amos Farm Keeping Bees – Part One by Christian Torp “‘The bottom line is, if something is not done to improve honeybee health, then most of the interesting food we eat is going to... Read more
The Portland Palate Artemisia ‘A Good Choice Off the Beaten Path’ by James Fereira This cozy restaurant, hidden in plain sight in Portland’s “studio district,” is a great small find. Were it... Read more
Pizzaiolo A Passion for Pizza in West Bayside by Marilyn Miller As a Portland resident, formerly “from away” – specifically Westchester County just north of the Bronx – AND an Italian-Americ... Read more
by Norman Patry My favorite statistic from the Buy Local movement is that 76% more money stays in the local economy when you buy local. It makes sense. A dollar spent at Bard, Tandem, Yordpr... Read more
Perspectives from the Sky by Leo Knighton Tallarico April 2017 It is quite obvious that we as a human family have entered a whole new chapter of our collective lives, most especially in the... Read more
Top Tips from Benchmark Real Estate Green / Energy Saving Improvements Improvements that will help you use less energy but may not have a positive impact on the sale price: Add foam insulati... Read more
by Tony Taylor As a lifelong walker of downtown neighborhoods in many cities, I’ve found that an eye for architectural beauty in unexpected and often rough places can be an ice-breaker. My i... Read more
