Every legislator who voted for a partisan budget last week will have to defend every line of it in 2022.
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Posted inFood, Recipes
Bacon and breadcrumbs give this pantry-friendly pasta a delightful crunch
The simple pasta recipe relies on pasta, bacon, cauliflower and Parmesan cheese, but is easily varied.
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Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, Op-eds, Opinion
Speak up, Maine men: Domestic violence is nothing to keep silent about
Hundreds turned out Friday in York to mourn yet another abuse victim. Most, by far, were women.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Don’t use generations long gone to judge character of our neighbors today
If the Portland Regional Chamber of the 1920s colluded with the KKK, that was wrong. But today’s Chamber is committed to advancing racial equity and justice, its board chair says.
Posted inCops & Courts, Maine, News, Politics
Maine considers a new strategy in battle against opioid epidemic: decriminalization
Proposed legislation could make Maine the second state to stop arresting people for possessing small amounts of drugs such as opioids, and instead steer them toward treatment.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Idris Elba makes for a charismatic urban cowboy in this familiar but engaging family film
Anyone lucky enough to have seen the horseback riders of North Philadelphia in person knows firsthand the frisson that first glimpse produces: Is that really a horse? In the heart of Rust Belt Philly? At its best, the uneven but good-hearted family film “Concrete Cowboy” is animated by that same shock of disbelief and delight […]
Posted inFood, Recipes
Homefront: Lamb for Easter from a local of Greek heritage who really knows his stuff
“Lamb has long played a starring role on Greek dinner tables, especially at holiday time. The flavor is unique, complex, and comparatively rich. Many happy memories go back to the early 1960s when my Greek grandparents, maternal (Panagakos) and paternal (Doukas), would always have lamb at the center of their Easter extravaganzas. “A close examination […]
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Bill puts the end of Long Creek in sight
Developing community-based programs is the surest way to shut down Maine’s youth prison.
Posted inFood, Green Plate Special, Recipes
Sure, it’s Easter, but what about that other holiday?
International Carrot Day was established to celebrate the healthfulness of the root vegetable.
Posted inFood
Tomato paste is an umami-rich pantry powerhouse. Here’s how to use it
While you won’t always taste it, it’s a stealth MVP for unlocking savory depth of flavor.