Starting with seeds and fiber in the cooking liquid brings a fuller flavor.
October 2018
The Wrap: Maine farm known for tasty taters offers possible new holiday favorite
And the family that owns Espo’s Trattoria, a Portland mainstay, puts it up for sale.
Underground railroad novelist to speak at Sanford library
SANFORD — Mark Alan Lesli, author of “True North: Tice’s Story,” will speak about the Underground Railroad at 6 p.m. Oct. 30 at Louis B. Goodall Memorial Library at 952 Main St., Sanford. Leslie’s novel, was a Publishers Weekly Featured Book, and weaves a tale of the dangers of this time in history. Southern Mainers, […]
‘Mockingbird’ chosen as America’s best-loved novel in vote
LOS ANGELES (AP) — “To Kill a Mockingbird,” a coming-of-age story about racism and injustice, overpowered wizards and time travelers to be voted America’s best-loved novel by readers nationwide. The 1960 book by Harper Lee emerged as No. 1 in PBS’ “The Great American Read” survey, whose results were announced Tuesday on the show’s finale. […]
Wells student on Dean’s List at Goodwin College
EAST HARTFORD, Conn. — Nichole Bickley has earned a spot on the Goodwin College Dean’s List for the Summer 2018. Nichole, a student from Wells, is one of 736 students to make the Dean’s List, reserved for those who demonstrate great academic performance. Dean’s List inclusion requires a student to earn a minimum 3.5 GPA, […]
Yarmouth police warn of possible scam involving absentee ballots
Yarmouth police on Tuesday warned residents about a possible scam involving absentee ballots. Several residents have contacted the police department and said they have been approached by people canvassing neighborhoods asking them to fill out forms to receive an absentee ballot. “Please be aware that the town is not going door to door asking people […]
Senior Mixer at Trafton in Sanford on Saturday
SANFORD – Thriving in Place York County will host a Fall Senior Mixer 5 to 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. Folks are invited to come and meet friends, old and new. There will be food, drinks, and dancing to favorite tunes. Tickets, at $5, are available at the Trafton Center and York County Community […]
Domestic violence charge dropped after concert promoter meets plea agreement
The Cumberland County District Attorney’s Office dismissed a domestic violence assault charge against a prominent concert promoter Monday after he satisfied the terms of a plea agreement reached one year ago. Waterfront Concerts promoter Alex Gray appeared in Cumberland County Superior Court and Justice Andrew Horton agreed to withdraw Gray’s guilty plea and dismissed the misdemeanor […]
Red Sox come through for an 8-4 win in World Series Game 1
Boston pulls away on a three-run pinch-hit homer by Eduardo Nunez against Los Angeles.
Community Calendar: Oct. 24-Nov. 2
Greater Portland Benefits Friday 10/26 Empty Bowl Meal Benefit, 4:30-6:30 p.m., St. Pius Parish Hall, 492 Ocean Ave., Portland, $10 includes bowl, proceeds donated by Altrusa to Project Feed at Woodfords Church. Saturday 10/27 Craft Fair to Benefit Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Maine Medical Center Scarborough Campus, 100 Campus Drive off Route […]