Cyclists are now (slightly) safer on Maine streets

Photo by KesoIt has been 90 days since the end of the 2007 legislative session in Maine, which means that a slurry of new laws take effect today. Some of those laws will make the streets safer for cyclists (and to a lesser extent, runners) who ride in traffic. Motor...

John L Parker, Jr has had a heart attack

Last week, John L Parker, Jr had a major heart attack and has been in the hospital since. John Parker is best known for his novel, Once a Runner. He seemed to be in great health a month and a half ago when he spoke at Maine Running Company. He has been heavily sedated...