Randy Billings’ Feb. 26 story (“Top job, low pay: No governor makes less than Maine’s,” Feb. 26) underscores one of the striking contradictions in Maine government: How the state’s chief executive, Gov. Mills, at a salary of $70,000 a year, makes less than a good waitress at a top restaurant – the lowest pay in […]
March 2023
Posted inHomes
Window Shopping: Decorate for spring
From DIY projects to simple upgrades, integrate bright colors for a harbinger of spring.
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Posted inMaine, News, Sports, Swimming, Varsity Maine
Cultural immersion takes on deeper meaning for South Portland High swim team
Six new Mainers from Central Africa with little to no swimming experience joined the team and made it a memorable season for all.
Posted inFood, Recipes
This burrata-topped burger is big, beautiful and ready in about 30 minutes
To create this big-flavored, messy burger, roasted red bell peppers, Italian sausage and parmesan are added to the patties.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Birding: Spring migration is already happening
Turkey vultures and red-winged blackbirds have arrived in southern Maine, with common grackles, American woodcock and eastern phoebes to soon follow.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: There is a cure for crowded Maine hospitals
A law denying appropriate care to people with psychiatric disorders fills hospital beds and ERs. Passing L.D. 445 would change that.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Art review: Norway gallery channels energy into Brunswick pop-up
Lights Out is showing the work of four artists in ‘3’ at the Frank Brockman Gallery.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
Donal Ryan’s ‘The Queen of Dirt Island’ is a little Irish miracle
The novel follows a girl who easily finds the joy in life, despite the circumstances that surround her.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Getting a routine down feels good
All dog care now falls to me. I’ve started to enjoy bookending my day with walks.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Culture of elitism pushes Maine kids away from high school sports
Money keeps kids out of school sports. So does the often too-distant promise of playing time.