Doctors can treat the physical signs of addiction, but it’s harder to address an addict’s psychological and social needs.
2016
Cynthia Dill: Put-downs, name-calling and worse
The conservative gang battling Trump for the Republican nomination talks tough in front of the cameras.
Alan Caron: Trump unites opponents of all stripes
He’s the product of a Republican Party that has abandoned its legacy of inclusion – but stopping him is still possible.
Michelle Singletary: Boost your all-important credit score
Plus, dispelling myths about your score.
Week in review: Early start for syrup, lobsters; Wayfair faces tight labor pool
Top stories for Feb. 28 to March 5
Maine Observer: Mirrors bring moments of reflection
Looking at ourselves in the mirror of our new Maine home is to freshly recognize ourselves. The same, yet not the same.
Is Maine ready for maple water (aka sap)?
Long sipped by maple producers who get thirsty while collecting it, sap is now being packaged as a beverage.
Sea Change: ‘This Changes Everything’ offers hope
The film features ordinary people motivated by love of their homelands rather than a political ideology.
On the winter moth and other dangers to your blueberry bushes
Horticultural oil and an organic spray may mean you’ll be eating berries come August.
Grow: Celeriac
Also called celery root, the plants take a long time to mature, so start now.