Experts say any punishments from Brunswick’s investigation into hazing allegations should not be seen as the final step in curbing abusive group behavior.
2021
Our View: Domestic violence still Maine’s ‘Public Enemy No. 1’
We have learned a lot in the last 20 years, but so much still needs to be done.
Maine food stamp recipients see first major benefits boost in four decades
The hope is that it will help bring stability to some of the many state residents experiencing food insecurity.
Maine Voices: Helping children with disabilities is part of David Flanagan’s lesser-known legacy
As he faces his toughest battle yet, he’s still dedicating his energy to bettering lives via the Augusta-based Children’s Center.
Forest therapy walks grow in popularity in Maine
Like so many other outdoor pursuits, forest bathing has inspired people to spend meaningful moments in the woods before and during the pandemic.
Society Notebook: Nighttime golfers chip in at Morrison Center fundraiser
A Shot in the Dark raised $23,000 for programs for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Bedside table: Big questions about us, in brief
“I finally picked up ‘Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind’ by Yuval Noah Harari after my dad wouldn’t stop talking about it. And now I can’t stop talking about it. Harari’s frankness reels me in. His high-level, jam-packed recap of human’s (short) history on earth is impressive. In an odd way, the book has been […]
These vegetarian dumplings show just how good canned mushrooms can be
Grabbing a bag of dumplings from the freezer is a routine that many people – our staff included – turn to regularly to feed ourselves in a pinch. While their convenience is unparalleled, the almost meditative process of filling and folding homemade dumplings yourself can be a much needed respite at the end of the […]
Letter to the editor: Executions have no place in the U.S.
The new government of Afghanistan has decided to resume executions. Undoubtedly, most of us view that practice by the Taliban as barbaric. We need to remember, however, that the United States is also a nation that practices capital punishment. But our executions are justified, you say, saved for the irredeemable? Death row inmates, like all […]
Apple pie parfaits reinvent the iconic dessert in a lighter, unfussy way
When I am asked the would-you-rather question “cake or pie?” I am pie all the way, no hesitation. But as much as I love a freshly baked, double-crust apple pie, most days of the week I want a dessert that’s lighter, healthier and easier to make. These dessert cups answer that call scrumptiously. They center […]
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