Texas just passed the most restrictive anti-abortion law in the United States. It is a law that clearly violates the Roe v. Wade doctrine by limiting abortions in pregnancies past six weeks, a time that most women don’t even know they’re pregnant. Moreover, the law puts a $10,000 bounty on anyone assisting a woman attempting […]
2021
Face the Music: Dave Gutter goes solo, and self-deprecating, with ‘I’ve Been Here Awhile’
The five-song EP from the Rustic Overtones singer delves into mortality.
Got Tix: Where to find tickets to upcoming shows
Catch local singer-songwriter Anni Clark in Freeport on Friday night.
Commentary: Why this former corridor opponent will vote ‘no’ on Question 1
Regardless of how you feel about CMP, retroactive lawmaking should make you concerned.
Who is Mullah Hasan Akhund? What does the Taliban’s choice of interim prime minister mean for Afghanistan?
The Taliban announced on Sept. 7, 2021, that Mullah Hasan Akhund has been appointed interim prime minister of Afghanistan. The decision comes more than two weeks after the militant Islamist group seized control of much of the country, including the capital, Kabul. The Conversation asked Ali A. Olomi, a historian of the Middle East and […]
Two artists show paintings from their time in the wilds of Maine
Michael Vermette and Timothy P. Wilson have shows in Boothbay and Portland, respectively.
Eat & Run: At Il Leone, a matchless melding of pizza and place
The outdoor, seasonal pizza restaurant is another reason to visit Peaks Island.
Letter to the Editor: Climate change should be our No. 1 priority
For two decades, we’ve listened to politicians offering their thoughts and prayers to victims of tragic events, fixable events, that by now should be our No.1 priority. California is burning, with terrible droughts in the Southwest. Hurricanes are getting bigger and stronger, as witnessed by Sandy, Katrina and now Ida, destroying cities from New Orleans […]
Look forward to pumpkins, flannel and all things fall at these 9 events
Enjoy brew fests, live music, oysters and more among the foliage.
Things to Do: Art to peruse and purchase and Portland Park(ing) Day
You can also catch an Agatha Christie murder-mystery in Freeport