In “Moving On,” “American Pie” writer-director Paul Weitz reunites with Lily Tomlin, his acerbic leading lady in the film “Grandma,” for an attempt to re-create the delicious fusion of dark comedy and drama he forged with her in that 2015 abortion-themed story. Here, the sober subject of his new film is sexual assault, in an […]
March 2023
Posted inFood, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Preventing pollution should be top of mind when making yardscaping plans
Supporting native insects is another important consideration.
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Posted inOpinion
Commentary: Who lived here until Europe showed up on the shore?
I walk the land in Westbrook and think about all that colonizers attempted to eliminate – and how little evidence of that is on display.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Survivors’ courage gives me hope
The recent story about new child abuse lawsuits in Maine is heartbreaking on so many levels. (“Six new lawsuits against Maine diocese say priest continued to abuse girls after changing parishes,” March 9, 2023). First, of course, is the reported heinous abuse of young girls by Fr. Lawrence Sabatino. The fact that at least one […]
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine, Nation & World, News
Ukrainians find home in Maine despite war’s uncertainty
Escaping the Russian invasion, nine families from Ukraine have settled in Auburn, creating a community in a city built by immigrants even as their own future in Maine remains an unknown.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Hiking in Maine: Cooper Farm offers much more than just a trail network
The 134-acre property, managed by Blue Hill Heritage Trust, provides a chance to learn – and perhaps relearn – some fun facts about the natural world.
Posted inGreen Plate Special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: For plant-based meats to truly make a difference, they must be locally sourced
Tofu and tempeh made in Maine with soybeans from local farms are the best options for environmental benefit.
Posted inRecipes
This mushroom fettuccine channels Italy and the best pasta I ever had
When the plate of pasta landed at the table, it was so plain that if I were anywhere else, I would have been skeptical if not outright disappointed. But I was in Florence, having my first meal of my first trip to Italy, so I never strayed from optimism. Even now, months later, when I […]
Posted inSkiing, Sports, Varsity Maine
Girls’ skiing: 2023 Varsity Maine All-State team
These are the top high school performers from across the state in Alpine and Nordic skiing.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bedside table: Reading this brings happiness
Book recommendations from readers.