Since our fishing shacks washed away in January, I’ve had several opportunities to talk with Richard Holt, a fisherman who once used one of the shacks at Fisherman’s Point. Richard is descended from a long line of fishermen and sea captains. We take a look this week at the interesting life of his grandfather, Capt. […]
2024
Posted inLetters
Letter: Don’t cut Medicare Savings Program
A it stands, the governor’s proposed supplemental budget will hurt thousands of Maine seniors.
advertisement
Posted inAmerican Journal, Forecaster Opinion, Lakes Region Weekly, The Forecaster
Mainewhile: Lincolnville General Store should be cared for as heart of community
I don’t know the actual numbers and stats, but I’m betting the odds are good that if you live in, or travel through, the Midcoast, you’ve stopped in at the Lincolnville Center General Store. I know I have. In fact, my family goes there a lot, even though it is a bit of a trek […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Community Calendar: March 8-15
Books/Authors Friday 3/8 Jerry Farnham author talk: “Red At Night,” noon, Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road. Registration required. scarboroughlibrary.org Monday 3/11 Monty Orrick author talk: “The Crater Lake Murders,” 12:30 p.m., Scarborough Public Library, 48 Gorham Road. Registration required. scarboroughlibrary.org Éireann Lorsung and Nina MacLaughlin readings: Book reading with music by Matthew Houston, 7 p.m., […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, Portland Forecaster, Southern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Arts Calendar: March 8-15
Comedy Friday 3/8 Alvin Kuai: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $25. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Wednesday 3/13 “Cage Match” improv night: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $15. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Friday 3/15 “Cut Your Teeth”: 7 p.m., Empire Comedy Club, 575 Congress St., Portland. $10. 21-plus. empirecomedyme.com Exhibits/Galleries Saturday 3/9 […]
Posted inLetters
Letter: Cause of climate change needs media attention
If you have ever been in Lafayette, Louisiana, you know how important crawfish (mudbugs) are. Delicious boiled and sublime in crawfish étouffée, they are an important part of Louisiana culture. The Feb. 17 CBS Mornings show reported there was only 20% of the usual haul of crawfish this year. The reporter talked about excessive heat […]
Posted inLetters
Letter: Corporations should learn that paying taxes is patriotic
The USA is a democratic society with a government we vote on year after year. The federal tax system is the revenue backbone for our framework of institutions and programs promoting the safety and well-being of our shared communities. When I pay my taxes each year, I celebrate the many freedoms I enjoy and I […]
Posted inBusiness, Food, Maine
The Wrap: Rebel Munchies & Libations opens; Bissell Brothers launching Northern Italian restaurant
Also, Biddeford & Saco Restaurant Week returns for 10th year; Elda moving to Portland; the Stacyville school district wins a national award; and Twelve’s chef talks to Food & Wine about his favorite local spots.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Biden should hope he gets heckled at State of the Union
In his address a year ago, the president was handed a minor triumph by Republicans who allowed him to show he could still be quick on his feet.
Posted inOpinion
Clarence Page: Frozen embryos are people? In the world of politics, at least.
Christian fundamentalism is now a frequent topic in Washington debates. Theocracy, anyone?