On Dec. 24, it rained quite a lot in the Portland area, but we will never know how much. That is because at this time of the year (late fall), the feature called “Your Local Forecast” on the back page of the Telegram’s Maine/New England section reports only the previous 24-hour snowfall. Especially in this […]
2017
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Christianity, Judaism differ on fate of holiday trees
Mary Pols’ article about uses for now-abandoned Christmas trees reminds me of a noticeable difference between Christianity and Judaism, one that may be unknown to Christians. Christmas is observed with the cutting down of millions of trees for a few days’ decoration. Judaism celebrates a holiday called Tu B’shevat, the New Year of Trees, which […]
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Posted inHomegrown, Source
Local artists are making funky designs for embroidered patches
More than 20 artists are participating in the Portland Patch Project
Posted inSource
Changes have come: Reflecting on a year of sustainable learnings
We’re always hoping Source is useful to readers, but reporting and writing for it proves useful for us as well.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Movie review: Washington, Davis build fabulous ‘Fences’
It’s the first August Wilson play to make it to the big screen and couldn’t be better cast.
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Recipes, Source
Homemade pretzels are just one of the ways you can recycle pickle brine
You can also drink it, use it to brine a chicken or add it to a marinade.
Posted inMaine Gardener, Source
Out with the old, in with the new: Gardens can (and should) change
Just because you have always gardened the same way, doesn’t mean you must always garden the same way.
Posted inGrow, Source
Why the Victorians loved hyacinth bulbs – and why you should, too
Here are instructions to force the bulbs in winter.
Posted inMeet, Source
Tanya Swain’s the project director of the Maine Food Strategy
Her goal is to create a system whereby Maine people and Maine food easily connect.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
‘Sherlock’ returns with murder, mystery and a baby
Benedict Cumberbatch and Martin Freeman are back, starting Sunday, for a three-episode season on PBS.