Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
2023
Birding: Some common names come under scrutiny as unsavory pasts come to light
The American Ornithological Society has been urged to change bird eponyms that are reminders of oppression, slavery and genocide.
Let ‘North Woods’ be your next book club pick
A work of storytelling magic by Daniel Mason is about an ancient farmhouse in western Massachusetts.
At 89, Maine artist Alison Hildreth is still mixing it up
Multiple exhibitions and a documentary are examining her ongoing career.
Insight: Memory, my mother and me
As Mom is less and less herself, I’m trying to come to terms with the person she’s becoming.
Retired academics – devoted spouses and lovers of poetry – reveal a sinister side in Stephen King’s latest
The shy but tough Holly Gibney finally takes the lead, and the title, in ‘Holly.’
Letter to the editor: Producers of pollution should cover the costs
I read Matthew Yglesias’ Sept. 17 column about the climbing costs of solar and wind projects, as well as a possible labor shortage, and think that part of the solution is in a carbon fee imposed on oil, natural gas and coal. These are the fuels we need to replace if human beings are going […]
Grilled za’atar chicken thighs are a cinch, with or without a grill
Smoky chicken with a quick tahini-yogurt sauce makes a quick dinner either way.
Your Indoor Plants: Air circulation is key for cold weather care
As you seal up your home for winter, simple changes will have them thriving through the season.
Financing Your Home Renovations
Certain projects offer a stronger return on investment than others. That’s a significant consideration for homeowners thinking of their long term home costs.