Maine, the nation’s most heavily forested state, has been an early participant in so-called carbon offset markets.
2021
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Starvation as big a threat to Afghan women as the Taliban
Forcing wage earners into their homes puts entire families at risk. The country’s political chaos could soon turn into a health crisis.
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Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Picturing Macon Bolling Allen – the mysterious disappearance of a trailblazer’s portrait
The nation’s first Black lawyer was admitted to the bar in Maine. The fate of a ‘fine oil painting’ of him, once housed at the Cumberland County Courthouse, is unknown.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bedside table: Challenging reading for challenging times
“Here is another good bedside read for these challenging times: ‘The Soul of America’ by Jon Meacham. Explores other very divisive times in our history: Civil War, reconstruction, Women’s suffrage, the (Great) Depression, World War I and World War II, Vietnam, civil rights, immigration. Gives us great perspective. On how challenging it is to maintain […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Mask, vaccine resistance razes Republican defenses
Conservatives inadvertently are making counterproductive moves. On the one hand, they are trying to restrict voting access to enhance their chances in elections. In Republican-controlled states, recent legislation has made it more difficult for the poor and people of color to cast ballots. While those on the right claim their intention is to safeguard elections, […]
Posted inBooks, Food
Padma Lakshmi has a new kids’ cookbook – and a fresh pandemic perspective
The “Top Chef” host discusses her cookbook, Twitter clapbacks and how to reform fussy eaters.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
What’s up in October: Changing skyscape is spectacular, like the brilliant fall landscape
Summer constellations are slowly sinking into the western sky as winter constellations are already beginning to rise in the east.
Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
Dine Out Maine: An in on continued outdoor dining
As the pandemic continues, a number of Portland restaurants plan to continue outdoor seating into the fall and even winter. Here are a few favorites.
Posted inFood, Recipes
This sheet pan eggplant caponata atop fluffy couscous has a tangy secret
On top of that, it’s made in the oven, instead of the stove top, for ease.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, News, Op-eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Remember that dance back in high school? Nope.
Kennebunk’s unofficial homecoming dance misreads the real source of ‘lifetime’ memories.