Grill time! It’s too hot to do much in the kitchen, but it’s the perfect time of year to take the cooking outdoors. This is a meal that’s well-suited for a crowd or for cooking a cut of meat that will be used for several meals. The first meal (the one I have listed here) […]
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Appel on Wine: Great Muscadet, from mineral-rich Loire Valley, worth a search
Muscadet is a dry, mineral-housed, unoaked white wine from one of the best-known regions in France. It is recognized mostly for being complementary with oysters and simple fish preparations, and it is produced in relatively large quantities. At this point there shouldn’t be that much about it to contemplate. But there is. Just as you’re […]
Egypt’s crisis widens debate on democracy in Middle East
The president’s removal casts doubt on whether Arab Spring ideals are right for the region, given the array of forces there.
SLIDE SHOW: Grief, anger, rubble on Day 5
A selection of photos from Day 4 following a Canadian train explosion, as the death toll rises to 15 and dozens remain missing.
Wildlife refuge weighs future of historic Biddeford cottage
The 14-bedroom cottage, built around 1930 by the master architect Charles Ewing, was open to the public for the first time Tuesday.
Successful ex-Maine musician returns to play, teach
Jon Manasse has made a career out of playing his clarinet; now he’s passing those skills on.
Witness: Maine politician listed negative $110,000 income
As the fraud trial of former selectwoman Carole Swan continues, an IRS official tells of her tax filings.
Fake George Bush baseball cards could cost some collectors
Former White House chief of staff John H. Sununu helps uncover the possible fraud.
Fake George Bush baseball cards could cost some collectors
Former White House chief of staff John H. Sununu helps uncover the possible fraud.
School bus, car collide in South Berwick
A school bus carrying 23 summer campers collided with a car Tuesday afternoon on Route 236.