Somerset

A street party brings together people who otherwise just walk past each other. Check early with the council whether you need permission, share out tasks like tables, music and activities for kids, and everyone brings so…

A wobbly chair, a toaster that's given up, trousers with a hole: plenty can be saved with a little skill. At a repair meetup people bring their broken things and work out a fix together with handy neighbours. Can you re…

Strong, unique passwords and two-factor login protect your accounts better than anything else. Before you post, ask yourself if you'd still be fine with it in five years, and never share addresses or locations with stra…

Helping out, for example coaching kids' sports, at an animal shelter or at local events, brings new friendships and looks great on your CV. Often just a few hours a month are enough. Simply ask clubs and organisations i…

Spring brings blossom everywhere, summer calls you to the water, autumn leaves glow and winter gets cosy. Which season do you love most in Somerset County, Maine, and what do you like to do then? Let us know!

Some words only make sense if you grew up here. Which local expression from Somerset County, Maine do you love, and what does it mean? Post it in the comments, ideally with a short explanation for everyone who moved her…

Moving somewhere new often means not knowing anyone yet, and that's exactly when a neighbourhood can show how welcoming it is. Just arrived in Somerset County, Maine? Tell us where you're from and what you're looking fo…

Chopin - Piano Concerto no. 1, Op. 11 (string quartet)-1. Allegro maestoso Musopen · Public Domain

Mazurek As-dur op. 17 nr 3 Musopen · Public Domain

Chopin - Mazurka in B-flat major, Op. 7 no. 1 Musopen · Public Domain

Frederic Chopin - Mazurka in F major, Op. 68 no. 3 Musopen · Public Domain

Piano Concerto No. 5 by Ludwig van Beethoven – 1. Allegro Musopen · Public Domain

The Barcarolle in F-sharp major, Op. 60 is a piece for solo piano by Frédéric Chopin. Performed by Olga Gurevich. Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

P.I. Tchaikovsky Symphony No.4 in F minor Op.36 III. Scherzo (Tchaikovsky) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

Beethoven - String Quartet No. 6 in B flat major, Op. 18 No. 6 - I. Allegro con brio Musopen · Public Domain