The Aug. 8 fundraiser benefited the Portland museum’s programming.
August 2024
Posted inLetters
Letter: Banks must stop funding climate chaos
The Aug. 8 article about Third Act Maine protesters at L.L. Bean’s corporate headquarters (“Protesters’ petition calls for L.L. Bean to divest from bank”) highlights the hidden role that banks play in our climate crisis. Chase, Citibank, Bank of America and TD Bank continue to finance new fossil fuel projects. The recent COP28 conference on […]
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Two Maine book festivals return this fall, with wider reach
The Beautiful Blackbird Children’s Book Festival and the Maine Lit Fest both plan expanded offerings.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Rachel Kushner’s ‘Creation Lake’ is a witty, singular spy thriller
Kushner’s new novel, longlisted for the Booker Prize, bears all the hallmarks of her inquisitive mind and creative daring.
Posted inFood, Restaurant reviews
However you define The Happy Clam in St. George, it’s a 4-star experience
Is it a pub? A seafood shack? A German restaurant? A karaoke bar? This unusual seasonal eatery is all those things and more, and across the board, the cooking is excellent.
Posted inOpinion
Jim Fossel: Democratic Party not living up to its name
The mainstream media seems content to paint only the GOP as the party limiting voters’ choices.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Response to Brunswick foam spill a multifaceted failure
The buck could not have been passed any further. An anxious public deserves better.
Posted inFood
The omakase at Izakaya Minato is one of Portland’s best deals
Simon Thompson of Portland recounts a fantastic (and ever reasonable) meal at the popular Japanese restaurant.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Deep Water: ‘Morning Dip in Penobscot Bay,’ by Elizabeth Boquet
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Opinion: Hospital horror story a symptom of more serious disease
Funding disparities and inequities continue to plague community health care facilities nationwide.