Instead of developing America’s favorite assault rifle, Dick Dyke could have brought art into the world.
2023
Posted inMaine Voices, Opinion
Maine Voices: Let the Golden Rule be the ‘reason for the season’
It’s no surprise that every faith tradition encourages people to treat our neighbors as we would be treated ourselves. It’s up to each of us to put it into action.
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Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Birding: Be more than just a bird watcher by joining a citizen-science project
The Maine Owl Pellet Project and the Christmas Bird Count rely on amateur people to help gather vital research data.
Posted inFood, Recipes
This squash salad is a blueprint for a full meal of greens and more
Apples, chickpeas, pepitas, soft cheese and bright dressing bring everything together in a filling salad.
Posted inMaine, News
Moved along: What it’s like to be homeless and repeatedly displaced
Meet 35-year-old Desirae Rowe, one of the many people who have been caught up in the regular sweeps of Portland’s encampments.
Posted inMaine
Epidemic of homelessness reflected in surge of letters to Toy Fund
The steep rise in homelessness in Maine and across the country is reflected in a surge of heart-wrenching requests for help this year from parents.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Art review: Range of Indigenous art on display at Maine colleges
A show at Colby and two at Bates take an overdue look at Native artists working in variety of media.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Hiking in Maine: A rustic ramble, with views from Katahdin to Acadia
Passadumkeag Mountain, in remote Penobscot County, is a worthy goal for adventurous hikers seeking a good measure of off-the-beaten path exploring
Posted inFood, Recipes
Pumpkin chocolate chip oat bars are a whole-grain, feel-good snack
These bars freeze well, so make a batch or two, wrap individual pieces in wax paper, and have a snack at the ready.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
Deaths at a Florida ‘reform’ school inspire a masterful horror novel
Tananarive Due’s latest novel, ‘The Reformatory,’ is based on the notorious Dozier School for Boys. The author’s great-uncle was among its victims.