February 2015 – Page 195 – The Portland Press Herald

Letter to the editor: Maine should legalize assisted suicide

February 18, 2015February 17, 2015

A dear friend died. He took his own life. He was terminally ill with ALS. His mind was crisp, logical, thoughtful and analytical as he dealt with his own demise. He had two unpleasant and final choices: n To suffer slow, painful, terminal neuromuscular immobilization while bedridden and being unable to do nearly anything except […]

Letters

Letter to the editor: Republicans create prosperity for all? Yeah, when elephants fly

February 18, 2015February 17, 2015

Here’s my response to Gov. LePage and the other Republican governors (and their lavishly paid strategists) around the country who claim that their economic plan is going to result in “prosperity” for all: Ha ha ha ha ha ha! What a load of baloney. It’s 2015 and we’re still waiting for “trickle-down” economics to bring […]

Letters

Letter to the editor: Let Maine’s math and science experts help guide public policy

February 18, 2015February 17, 2015

I was delighted to read the timely letter by Dudley Greely of Cumberland (“Our politicians should heed credible scientific advice on vaccines, environment,” Feb. 7). It was gratifying that others are concerned about the need for legitimate science to play a more substantive role in the development of public policy. I enthusiastically support Mr. Greely’s […]

Food

Profiles in vegetarianism: Long-term vegetarians in Maine

February 18, 2015February 17, 2015

Polly Urbach, 43, Portland Year she went vegetarian: 1990 Why: It just clicked in that eating animals was pretty gross, and I didn’t want to be part of a cycle of death and misery. Favorite veg dish: Thai curry with garlic, ginger, jalapeno, vegetables, coconut milk, lime juice and fresh basil. Caitlin Kelty-Huber, 27, East […]

Vegan Kitchen

Long-term vegetarians say a lot has changed for the better, but that’s only half the story

by Avery Yale Kamila February 18, 2015March 23, 2015

The fact that many people still eat meat pains them.

Food, Recipes

Turnip, sweet potato make a beautiful soup together

by MELISSA D'ARABIAN The Associated Press February 18, 2015February 17, 2015

This creamy concoction is a celebration of the overlooked ‘white veggie’

Food

Food Dispatches

February 18, 2015February 18, 2015

KENNEBUNK Chefs to pop up for classes, dinners, demos Chefs who work for the Kennebunkport Resort Collection will be teaching a series of cooking classes and holding pop-up dinners and hands-on demonstrations through the end of March. The programs will be held at the resort’s various properties: The Kennebunkport Inn, Abbondante, Ocean at the Cape […]