By dropping the “Mark Trail” comic series, you also dropped the only comic strip with a story line. I was a loyal reader of the strip every day, though I was disappointed with the change over to a new writer in that the sketches and story line were wacky, to say the least. However, it […]
2021
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Deep Water: ‘The Eyes of Love,’ by Michael Tarabilda
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
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Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Our beliefs may differ, but we can find unity
I remember a conversation I had while in seminary among several persons of different faith practices. Our conversation settled on the Afterlife and what to expect. We agreed, after much laughter and serious postulating, that two versions of the Afterlife held prominence. We thought, “a full Heaven and an empty Hell” or “a full Hell […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
A sumptuous guide to the studios of 26 Maine artists, living and dead
‘At First Light,’ a collaboration of heavy hitters in Maine’s arts community, offers glimpses of these ‘sanctuaries of the everyday.’
Posted inFood, Vegan Kitchen
Wait, what? Maple syrup isn’t naturally vegan?
The defoamers added to maple syrup during processing may include ingredients that vegans want to avoid.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Maine Observer: It’s almost time to say ‘play ball!’
Winter is still with us, but it won’t be long until the Sea Dogs take the field.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Old Orchard Beach provides backdrop for comedy about a tourist town
The indie film ‘Pretenders’ can be seen now online as part of the Cinequest Film Festival.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, News, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: It’s spring – and the sticky notes are sprouting
A ‘gratitude wall’ at MaineHealth’s Scarborough Downs vaccination clinic is fast becoming a sign of the times.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
How to watch the 2021 Oscar nominees
While “Parasite” winning best picture marked one of the final widely celebrated moments before we all went into lockdown, award season chatter has been (rightfully) overshadowed this year. And with inconsistent theatrical releases, the Oscar nominees announced Monday largely consist of titles that managed to emerge as front-runners from the glut of films on streaming […]
Posted inFood, Recipes
Creamed spinach gets promoted from side to star in this one-pan chicken skillet
No cream required.