I’ve been watching local trends from my lofty perch behind my desk for at least since the Carter Administration. I, like the former President, had suffered lust in my heart. Lust for an 8-track player or a pair of Earth Shoes, you may recall those negative-heeled ugly things that turned the most insipid walk into […]
May 2018
Lobster fishery is strong thanks to Horatio Crie
Double-gauge law turned the tide for lobster fisheries.
Tricks for making small spaces feel big
With a light color scheme, interesting lighting, and strategic space-planning, small spaces can seemingly expand and improve a buyer’s perceptions.
Explore Marsh River Preserve in Newcastle
The wooded 70-acre preserve fronts the tidal-fed Marsh River, a branch of the Sheepscot.
Explore the nuances of nature on Maine’s Oyster Trail
The trail was first launched in 2017 and represented 30 farms. Now, it includes more than 50 restaurants that serve oysters from over 70 farms.
South Portland motels licensing dispute heads to court
SOUTH PORTLAND — Arguments could take place as soon as Friday in a lawsuit filed by two Main Street motels hoping to prevent the city from shutting them down. According to David Lourie, the attorney for the motel owners, Superior Court Justice Thomas Warren on Tuesday ordered the city not to enforce the City Council’s decision to not […]
South Portland motels licensing dispute heads to court
SOUTH PORTLAND — Arguments could take place as soon as Friday in a lawsuit filed by two Main Street motels hoping to prevent the city from shutting them down. According to David Lourie, the attorney for the motel owners, Superior Court Justice Thomas Warren on Tuesday ordered the city not to enforce the City Council’s decision to not […]
Caribbean fish with aromatic sides
There’s more than one way to enjoy local seafood, and tropical flavors give it a nice twist.
Islandport Press: Scott Kelley Q&A
Scott Kelley is the creator of I Am Birch, a children’s picture book to be published in April, 2018.