Birds like the whip-poor-will and nighthawk are hard to see, but their movements can be tracked if enough Mainers will lend their ears.
2019
A how-to on straw-bale gardening
It’s a new trend that our columnist says he doesn’t plan to try.
The View From Here: History won’t stop for zoning
What we call preservation can also be an agent of change.
Preserved lemon makes this zucchini and pea salad pop
Vegan recipes often get a delicious assist from pickled or fermented ingredients.
Letter to the editor: High ranking raises questions about math and science school
I admire the students featured in your article about MSSM in Limestone on May 5; they seem to thrive in a collaborative environment where grades and brinksmanship are not necessarily determinative of success. However, I was bothered by parts of the article. MSSM bills itself as a unique public school with opportunities that simply aren’t […]
Do you know who’s actually running the kitchen at your favorite restaurant?
It’s often the chef de cuisine, technically the second in command. We learn what it’s like to do a lot of the work with little of the (public) credit.
Letter to the editor: Anti-vax energy is misdirected
Why do some parents fear vaccines? Well, it is true that the pharmaceuticals industry holds too much sway over our political process and our nation’s doctors. It is true that we are exposed to countless toxins in everyday products. And it’s true that autism is a serious problem, not yet fully understood. But it does […]
Art review: Culture and the environment intersect in ‘Material Resources’
The show at the Bowdoin College Museum of Art incorporates a wide range of art forms.
Renovated and ready
KENNEBUNKPORT — Mabel’s Lobster Claw may be under new ownership, but the spirit remains post renovation. Nestled on Ocean Avenue near the Kennebunk River, Mabel’s has been a staple in Kennebunkport since the 1950s. Since opening in 1954, Mabel’s Lobster Claw has a storied history in Kennebunkport. The restaurant is known for its seafood selection […]