2021 – Page 3412 – The Portland Press Herald

Hiking: DeSanctis could be the first woman to conquer the American Discovery Trail

by CAREY KISH January 2, 2021December 31, 2021

Farmington native Briana DeSanctis was set to leave Maryland for California on New Year’s Day to hike the 5,000-mile American Discovery Trail.

Letters

Letter to the Editor: Food pantry volunteers helped meet the need

January 2, 2021January 1, 2021

Volunteers’ efforts have enabled the Scarborough Food Pantry to expand its ability to help people in need.

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Modern wood heat finally achieves federal tax equality

by Dana Doran and William Bell Special to the Press Herald January 2, 2021January 1, 2021

Maine’s congressional delegation fought to get wood heat treated fairly by federal tax credits.

Op-eds, Opinion

The humble Farmer: Not exactly the typical midcoast caroling tableau

by Robert Skoglund January 2, 2021January 1, 2021

As I try to hear the eager young voices over the rattle of my Waterpik, I realize I need a phone call giving me 20 minutes to prepare for visitors.

Letters, Opinion

Letter to the Editor: Brunswick residents abuse recycling system

by Greg Kesich January 2, 2021January 1, 2021

I’m very disappointed in many of the residents of Brunswick. We have a recycling program that people are abusing by not following the guidelines. Trash, plastic bags, metal, etc. are contaminants. I have seen a lot of incidences of people abusing this program and these are educated people. I mention no names, but most of […]

Maine colleges, Sports

Sugar Bowl: Ohio State gets revenge against Clemson

by RALPH D. RUSSO Associated Press January 1, 2021January 2, 2021

Justin Fields throws six touchdown passes, and the Buckeyes win a semifinal rematch in impressive fashion, 49-28.

Maine colleges, Sports

College football roundup: Texas fires Herman, hires Sarkisian

by Associated Press January 1, 2021January 3, 2021

Tom Herman is out after four seasons with the Longhorns and is being replaced by Alabama offensive coordinator Steve Sarkisian.

Maine

Central Maine entertainment venues look to 2021 with caution, optimism

by Jessica Lowell January 1, 2021January 1, 2021

With 10 months experience weathering the coronavirus pandemic, the directors of Johnson Hall in Gardiner and the Theater at Monmouth are weighing the possibilities of survival in a world rocked by COVID-19.