Lexington Candy Shop in New York has had a line outside for over a year since a TikTok of its Coke float went viral.
2023
Tourism resuming in West Maui near Lahaina as hotels and timeshare properties welcome visitors
Many local residents have objected to resuming tourism around the historic Maui town largely destroyed by wildfire two months ago.
Portland: Final stretch of fall regular season arrives
Playoff positioning, Heal Points at stake as postseason nears.
MLB playoffs: Rangers push Orioles to brink of elimination
The No. 1 seed in the American League is in danger of being swept out of the Division Series after Texas gets a second straight win in Baltimore, 11-8.
The Recycle Bin: A look at energy efficiency in personal transportation
Americans use twice the energy per capita to achieve our lifestyles compared to Europeans or Chinese people with the same high-consuming lifestyles. How can we adapt and reduce fossil fuel use in transportation? Significantly changing our behavior is essential to helping create a livable future for our children and other living beings. This column will […]
What’s behind the violence in Israel and Gaza? Here’s what to know
The violence comes after a year of rising tensions between Israel and Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza.
Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Hiking the scenic mountains of Donnell Pond Public Lands
For me, Labor Day marks the beginning of a change in my outdoor activities. Paddle sports are winding down and fall mountain hiking is gearing up. Not one to quickly surrender the joys of kayaking, for many years, I’ve eased into the transition by planning what I call surf-and-turf outings. These adventures are loosely described […]
Maine’s constitution says people in guardianships with mental illness cannot vote. Voters can change that in November.
Secretary of State Shenna Bellows urges approval of a ballot question that would eliminate ‘antiquated’ language that is ‘not even legally enforceable.’
Portland Museum of Art offering free admission Monday for Indigenous Peoples Day
Numerous special events are planned at the museum.
Impeachments and forced removals from office emerge as partisan weapons in the states
Impeachments are supposed to be for crimes committed in office while recalls are intended to remove elected officials suspected of corruption or gross negligence. Now, it’s positions on issues that trigger them.