Eating pasta comes naturally; making it at home takes practice. It helps to have the best imaginable teacher.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion, Steve Collins
A fix is needed so candidates won’t shun public financing for governor’s race | Steve Collins
Too much busywork and too little money going to candidates are among the issues that need to be looked at with Maine’s Clean Election Act program.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Presidential order on homelessness pushes us back in time | Opinion
In Cumberland County, we’ve taken uncharted paths in the civil code to coordinate mental health care for homeless defendants who need it. We’re about to have to take more.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Postal Service rate increases could squeeze Maine businesses
The state’s remote geography means most shipments destined for beyond New England will face higher surcharges over the winter holiday season.
Posted inFood, Recipes
Watermelon coconut ice is a no-cook, no-added-sugar treat
Freeze cubed watermelon, then blend it with coconut milk, ginger and lime juice for a refreshing and healthful treat.
Posted inFood, Recipes
The Italian sub meets panzanella in this brilliant, briny salad
This bread salad adapted from social media personality Danny Freeman’s latest cookbook is a delicious fusion of Italian favorites.
Posted inLetters
Maine lawmakers should keep EATS Act out of Farm Bill | Letter
Most Americans want to know that the food they purchase and consume was produced responsibly, and that it didn’t come at the cost of animal suffering. It’s no surprise that voters in 15 states backed laws that set reasonable standards for how animals, raised for food, should be treated — such as California’s Proposition 12. […]
Posted inLetters
What the Bible really says on immigration | Letter
There is more than meets the eye in the Aug. 8 letter “Trump’s Christian advisers are failing him.” President Trump has all but eliminated illegal border-crossing through Mexico. My guess is, the second paragraph’s focus is immigration: “All people are equal in the eyes of God no matter their nationality, skin color, language they speak […]
Posted inLetters
Candidate’s attacks are disgusting | Letter
Like countless Mainers of all political persuasions (I’m sure), I was disgusted to read of the immigrant-hating attacks by Republican gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles on state Rep. Deqa Dhalac, who has lived in America for more than 30 years. The recently deceased political consultant and commentator David Gergen said that the current occupant of the […]
Posted inFood, Recipes
Ripe tomatoes and brie meld into this luscious, no-cook pasta sauce
Brie is the key to a creamy, speedy, summery tomato sauce.