After last year’s successful virtual version, the programming returns to a week of in-person performances in Portland.
2021
Posted inLetters
Letters to the Editor: Court should revisit beach access issue
The greenheads are fading, native corn’s almost ready, the urge for fried clams is irresistible, and coastal beaches are in their full glory. Mainers anticipate this stretch of summer all year long. But while innocently trying to enjoy our coastline, some cast uneasy glances at certain homes along the beach. This has been true since […]
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Posted inDo This, Food
Eat & Run: Hank’s lunch spot in Scarborough makes ‘simple’ something special
‘Just a sandwich?’ Not at the former home of Uncle Don’s Spurwink Country Kitchen.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the Editor: Salmon farm would violate climate goals
Where are our political leaders who have professed much concern over mitigating climate change? Gov. Mills, to her credit, established the Climate Council in 2019, composed of groups of climate change experts and tasked them to provide a plan of action in one year. In announcing the plan, “Maine Won’t Wait” she pledged that her […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Commentary: Why women need male allies in the workplace – and why fighting everyday sexism enriches men too
Women and groups advocating for gender equality are increasingly urging men to become allies in the fight. Research has shown that in the absence of male support, women have to shoulder the burden of battling routine workplace sexismsuch as misogynist humor and microaggressions on their own. This can lead to a sense of isolation, stress […]
Posted inDo This
Live Music Lineup: Take your pick of Friday night shows, from Arundel to Boothbay Harbor
See Neighbor in Arundel, Ramblin’ Jack Elliot in Boothbay Harbor and Viva in Portland.
Posted inAsk ME, Maine, News
AskME: How do we know if swimming at Maine beaches is safe?
A program called Maine Healthy Beaches monitors conditions at more than 60 locations around the state.
Posted inKennebunk Post, Southern Maine Weeklies
Guest Column – Portside readings are FUNdamental
Most of us enjoy being read to, as evidenced by the popularity of audio books. Part of the attraction is convenience. You can listen to your favorite thriller in the car, sample the summer’s hottest bestseller while walking the dog, catch up on that celebrity biography as you battle a jigsaw puzzle. But when was […]
Posted inThe Maine Forecast
Humid and unsettled to start the week, sunshine returns after that
A few storms are possible on Monday and Tuesday, but refreshing air is back for Wednesday.
Posted inSports
Dressel leads U.S. to relay gold; Ariarne Titmus beats Katie Ledecky in Olympic 400 free
The Australian swimmer swam the second-fatest time in history to win, handing Ledecky her first runner-up finish in an individual Olympic final.