Cape Elizabeth writer Tim Queeney looks at the everyday tool through time, from Neanderthal to Mars exploration.
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In Wabanaki communities, giving thanks is common. But the holiday is complicated.
Tribal governments give away hundreds of turkeys each November.
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33 years ago, a Lewiston girl planted a blue spruce. Now, it’s the city’s Christmas tree
The girl’s mother was contacted by a relative, sparking memories of a family tradition. Photos and story by Russ Dillingham/Staff Photographer
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Mainer with world’s widest mouth, and 4 million TikTok followers, moves home | Column
Sam Ramsdell, who built a social media following while living in Connecticut, has turned the camera on her new Falmouth house — and her irreverent homesteading.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review
AI could help solve our housing crisis — if we let it | Column
We have plenty of excellent blueprints for housing design. What we lack is a way to create them cheaply, at a scale that meets demand.
Posted inMaine, News, Op-eds
Help the Maine Trust for Local News build a sustainable future
As I approach my one-year anniversary as Publisher of the Maine Trust for Local News, I’ve been reflecting on the transitions of the past 11 months, and on the path that led me here. I’ve spent more than a decade as part of this organization — supporting our newsrooms, listening to our readers and seeing […]
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These holiday shows cater to adults on the naughty list
From burlesque shows to a grown-up take on ‘The Grinch,’ adults will feel the magic of the season.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Review
Margaret Atwood’s long-awaited memoir is a humble look at greatness
In ‘Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts,’ the author best known for ‘The Handmaid’s Tale’ offers a wise and witty account of the life that shaped her writing.
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For these Mainers, being on stage is a family holiday tradition
These shows are perfect for intergenerational audiences.
Posted inLife & Culture, Maine, News, Schools and Education
Meet our 2025 Mainers To Be Thankful For
Every year, when we solicit nominations for Mainers To Be Thankful For, we try to emphasize that we’re looking for people who don’t just do good work in their communities but also exceed expectations. By focusing on school workers this year, that standard wasn’t so difficult to meet. Going above and beyond is practically part […]