Mainers have joined in the Free Little Art Gallery movement. Here’s a look at a few of these mini neighborhood exhibition spaces.
2023
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
A new biography of the late Judge Frank M. Coffin does a remarkable man justice
‘A Man for All Branches’ relates Coffin’s impressive career and captures his equally notable devotion to his family.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Communities must step up on housing – or step aside
Local control of housing in Maine has resulted in high costs and low supply. Something has to change.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Birding: Putting a new perspective on bird’s-eye views
The ability of birds to distinguish color far surpasses human ability. The density of the cones in the retina of a bird is two to three times the density in the human eye, making avian vision even crisper.
Posted inFood, Maine Gardener
Clean up your garden for fall
But don’t be overzealous. Left standing, many garden plants offer food and shelter for birds and other wildlife.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Hunting: Target waterfowl for the best available – and accessible – hunting grounds
While upland habitat and access to it are being gobbled up at an alarming rate, waterways and water bodies remain – for the most part – open and available.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Make room on Maine’s Moody Beach for everyone
A Labor Day weekend incident involving a woman who ordered children playing paddleball to leave shows the need to help the public grasp their legal right to enjoy the beach.
Posted inLetters
Letter to the editor: Fossel overlooks value of public ownership
It is a good thing we don’t have columnist Jim Fossel calling the plays (Oct. 1, “Pine Tree Power is a risky scheme with disastrous potential”). Republicans have a knack for making common sense a lot harder than it used to be. He said, “Entrusting politicians to run our electric utilities makes about as much […]
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Maine
Society Notebook: United Way makes way for York County women
The nonprofit held its Women United Fall Fête at The Lincoln Hotel in Biddeford.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Deep Water: ‘Fine Print,’ by Gus Peterson
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.