At a moment when American politics seems to be defined by distance, we need to make in-person conversation the norm.
2025
Posted inLetters
Platner stands tall in the face of detractors | Letter
It’s a peculiar American pastime: we champion an underdog, then turn around and tear him, or her, down again. Democratic senatorial candidate Graham Platner is the most recent case in point. Local and national media touted his back story: a small-town Mainer, a Marine Corps veteran and a successful oyster farmer. But then all hell […]
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Posted inMaine, News
On Giving Tuesday, Toy Fund appeals to donors amid surge in demand
The Toy Fund has already received about 1,000 more applications for help with holiday gifts than it did last year, Operations Manager Jeff Ham said.
Posted inLetters
Don’t neglect role of regulatory board in managing Maine’s opioid crisis | Letter
Some strategies have undoubtedly helped; others have hurt us.
Posted inFood, Review
Superlative brunch earns Saco’s Finestkind 4½ stars
Co-owners Victoria and Tom Barthelmes deliver classic brunch dishes of exceptional quality.
Posted inFood, Recipes
This Maine cook gets into the season with a steamed pudding worthy of Dickens
The old-fashioned technique has largely fallen from favor, but the cooking is very forgiving and the results incredibly moist.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Spicy peanut noodles are fast, flexible and full of flavor
You need only 20 minutes and one skillet to enjoy these spicy peanut noodles.
Posted inFood
The hot new Dubai restaurant run by an AI chef
At Woohoo, the mastermind behind the menu is a $1 million-plus large language model that also does podcasts.
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Carlene McCarthy
PORTLAND – Carlene McCarthy died peacefully on Nov. 26, 2025, with family by her side. She lived with Alzheimer’s for 20 …
Posted inObituaries
Obituary: Raymond Bernard Carver
SACO – Raymond Bernard Carver, 80, passed away peacefully after a long illness on Nov. 28, 2025. A celebration of life …