I read with interest Rep. Sally Cluchey’s recent column (Sept. 24). She expresses her disappointment for a lack of recognition of bipartisan accomplishments during the last legislative session. Bipartisanship is undoubtedly something to celebrate, but it’s equally important to scrutinize the actions behind the words. As a constituent, I wish to focus on some inconsistencies […]
2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Bestsellers: ‘Somebody’s Fool,’ ‘Democracy Awakening’
The current top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Longfellow Books in Portland.
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Posted inFood, Recipes
Greek fava, a silky puree of yellow split peas, deserves our attention
This lush delicious dish made of simple pantry staples is anything but ordinary.
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Hereditary cancer, genetic testing, and the power of knowing
Robyn Bourget was 36 years old when she, her sisters, and father learned they had the BRCA II gene mutation, increasing their risk of ovarian, breast, prostate, and skin cancer.
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
Hard cider is having a renaissance, and it’s taken hold in Maine
Maine has twice as many producers as it did just four years ago, while cider sales have increased 10% in the past year.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Review
Art review: Find color on a foliage drive to Monson Arts or in town at Moss Galleries
‘Northwoods: Absence and Presence features the paintings of Alan Bray and poems of Wesley McNair, while ‘How Do I Look’ takes on female body image.
Posted inFood, Recipes
How to poach fish like Eric Ripert
Le Bernardin chef and co-owner Eric Ripert is on a mission to demystify cooking seafood with his new cookbook, ‘Seafood Simple.’
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Hunting: Whatever you call it, the ruffed grouse makes for a popular hunt
Maybe you call it a partridge, but it can be hunted in a variety of ways, whether you’re new to the game or merely looking for a change of pace.
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The newest names in Maine hard cider
These seven cideries have cropped up around the state in the last few years as Maine’s fermented cider scene continues to expand.
Posted inMaine, News
As Maine warms, scientists search for tree species that will keep its forests growing
Some are experimenting with assisted forest migration, relocating trees from more southerly habitats that might do well in Maine as temperatures rise and drive out native species.