Here’s where and when to see these shows.
2021
Posted inDo This
Things to Do: Art and theater take center stage
See new exhibits at Maine Jewish Museum and ICA at Maine College of Art.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: A day in the life of a busy teacher
Juggling the needs of in-person students with those of remote learners, all while taking steps to minimize the spread of coronavirus is a challenge.
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Commentary: The pandemic recession has pushed a further 9.8 million Americans into food insecurity
The COVID-19 pandemic has imposed hardship on millions of vulnerable Americans through unemployment and reduced work hours. And this has increased food insecurity across the nation. There is no official figure yet for how many more families are struggling to provide regular meals around the table – the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s next annual report […]
Posted inTimes Record Opinion
Letter: Citizens are best judges on how to spend their stimulus checks
Critics and Congressional opponents of the American Recovery Plan (including two of Maine’s four-person delegation) apparently claim the included 2021 stimulus checks of $1,400 are too large, not related/targeted to the pandemic, and/or are not “targeted” to those who will use it “best.” Presumably, they feel they know better who exactly ought to be getting […]
Posted inBusiness, Maine
Stimulus checks arrive in moment of need for many Mainers
Recipients are spending the money on transportation, housing, food, veterinary care, debt reduction and other uses.
Posted inMaine, News
Apartment building with 171 units faces vote in Portland
The proposal would be the largest apartment project to move forward in the city in recent years and includes an outdoor courtyard and swimming pool.
Posted inDo This, Food
Run & Eat: There’s much to like about extended menu at Maiz
You can build your own rice bowl and contribute to groceries for local families.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: President Biden should end ban on worker visas
After a year of disruption and uncertainty, Maine businesses don’t need any more.
Posted inMaine
In photos: Despite a pandemic, Maine’s maple season remains just as sweet
Pure maple syrup is a beautiful thing, sweet, with complex flavors, and it can only come from boiling the sap from a tree, a time-consuming process dependent on the weather. This year was off to a slow start with a warm January and “stone cold” February, according to Michael Bryant of Hilltop Boilers in Newfield. But the sap is running in March, and the coming week should be a good one if it doesn’t get too warm. Maine Maple Sunday is March 28, but this year the 38th annual event will have adjusted hours and options because of the coronavirus pandemic. Press Herald photographers visited some southern Maine makers busy producing syrup last week.