Climate change is forcing local chocolate shops to adapt their shipping practices or risk their jewel-like bonbons arriving at destinations as ‘chocolate soup packages.’
August 2024
Posted inFood, Recipes
Home Plates: For this cook, a CSA box leads to a winner of a dinner
Faced with a box of random ingredients, retired chef Ray Stuchbury came up with a dish that pleased the whole family.
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Posted inHealth, Maine, News
Brunswick Landing is Maine’s biggest firefighting foam spill in 30 years
Maine has tried before to find out how much of this toxic substance is out there, or if it’s safely stored, but efforts have been largely ignored. Officials say they need lawmakers’ approval before they can make changes.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: Women’s reproductive rights must be restored
The women of the generations who have come after my reproductive years should have the same right I had to safely make decisions about my body.
Posted inOpinion
The Maine Millennial: Trump, honor and Grandpa Mel
The former president’s recent remarks on medals were a personal insult not only to my grandfather but all who served our country.
Posted inLetters
Letter: King is the leader we need in uncertain times
Our country has become bitterly divided and our politics have both driven and reflected that truth. I know I’m not alone in deeply regretting that reality and hoping to find common ground again. It’s clear to me that the path back to that common ground is leadership based on shared values, not blind obedience to […]
Posted inLetters
Letter: A vital opportunity for Maine’s students
The Measure What Matters initiative by the Maine Department of Education represents a vital opportunity for all of us to come together and shape the future of our schools. It’s essential that business leaders, citizens, community members and the school community collaborate to share their vision for Maine schools. This collective effort is crucial not […]
Posted inMaine, Nation & World
Settled in Maine, former Somali refugee returns home to run for office: ‘If I don’t do it, who will?’
Abdullahi Ali, the founder and CEO of Portland-based Gateway Community Services and a Somali refugee, is aiming to become the next president of his home state of Jubaland.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: Gorham Connector saga highlights Turnpike Authority’s flaws
The Maine Turnpike Authority wants us to reconsider its proposed expansion. Maybe we should be reconsidering the Maine Turnpike Authority itself.
Posted inLetters
Letter: A way to make great care even better
Those of us living in the Greater Portland area are so fortunate to have quick access to the emergency department at the Maine Medical Center (MMC). I had to go there last week and can attest that the emergency department is truly an amazing technologically advanced, state- of-the-art facility. Even more remarkable are the wonderfully […]