The first lady was faulted for everything from diet to daring to note that slaves built the White House.
November 2016
Maine Voices: Manufacturing’s best days might still be to come
The key is to retain highly skilled manufacturing jobs at companies such as Pratt & Whitney.
Trump names conservatives for national security roles
Democrats denounce the choice of Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions for attorney general and Michael Flynn as national security adviser.
Rethinking Brussels sprouts
In the coming week, you’ll likely be preparing some kind of communal dish as part of the annual Thanksgiving festivities. You might be in charge of making a dessert, or you may be delegated the oh-so-fabulous task of arranging the cheese tray. If you’re lucky — or unfortunate, it depends who you ask — you’ll […]
Spiced Pumpkin Muffin Pudding with Cider Caramel Sauce
A tremendously fall-flavored, New England treat that many have thought was a dessert of the past. But with a few delicious additions and substitutions, along with the best tasting caramel sauce you will ever have, this classic is transformed into a superb recipe whose stature among desserts should be elevated.1 cup milk3 eggs1/4 cup sugar1 […]
Pope Francis praises contributions of American immigrants
BALTIMORE (AP) — Pope Francis this week sent a message to U.S. church leaders praising the contributions of Latino Catholics, a week after Donald Trump was elected president and on the day the bishops put a Mexican-born archbishop in line to be their leader. Francis noted that the U.S. church has welcomed immigrants throughout its […]
Trump’s win was foreseeable
Many people, mostly on the losing side of the election, are hopelessly looking for the reasons Trump and the Republicans won. They want to blame somebody. The reasons why the election turned out as it did were clear well before the voting began. Weeks ago in this space, I discussed two key elements of the […]
Meditation class nears in Sanford
SANFORD—Whether you’re a beginner or looking to deepen your practice, everyone is invited to join a meditation class lead by Cindy Simon at Goodall Memorial Library, 952 Main St., Sanford. All classes are from 4 to 5 p.m. on the third Monday of the month. The next class will be Monday, Nov. 21.