Writing off a district may make administrative sense at close range. Zoom out, though, and you see it’s the result of dangerous disorganization and disunity.
2023
Posted inFood
Something’s eating the great restaurants of London and NYC
Losing beloved and critically acclaimed destinations like Le Gavroche in London and Chef’s Table at Brooklyn Fare in New York creates an unwelcome ripple effect in a community.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Relationship between grief and substance use disorder cannot be taboo
Openly confronting grief is crucial for anyone navigating the process of recovery.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Hunting: How to best use that bonus antlerless deer permit
The antlerless deer permit allows hunters to take a second deer in addition to the one antlered deer allowed under a general hunting license.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Find yourself a reason to go up north
Paying our respects to family from Presque Isle is an opportunity to travel to a land of contrasts.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bedside table: ‘The Great Transition’ by Nick Fuller Googins
Book recommendations from readers.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
‘Reading the Glass’ supplies a gripping, expert account of life at sea
On a Pacific training voyage, a Maine Maritime Academy captain – and engaging writer – teaches trainees about life on board ship and about confronting ever more dangerous, unpredictable weather.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Student loan forgiveness ineffective, benefits rich
In the realm of student loan forgiveness, opinions get tossed around like caps at a graduation ceremony. On Aug. 27, Maine Millennial columnist Victoria Hugo-Vidal advocated for President Biden’s debt pardoning while castigating Rep. Jared Golden’s opposition. I disagree on both fronts. Regarding debt forgiveness, simple economics disproves its efficacy. Debt forgiveness fails to reduce […]
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: New unified school is the solution in Scarborough
Our primary schools have creatively saved taxpayer money at our youngest learners’ and teachers’ expense. My mother, an educator in Scarborough for 42 years, spent her last 13 years in Scarborough teaching in a portable trailer. She retired eight years ago, and the now 21-year-old portable trailer remains in use today. Our primary and middle […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Deep Water: ‘Bird Baiting,’ by Jim Krosschell
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.