Those interested in assisting foster children should consider becoming a Court Appointed Special Advocates or CASA. The CASA program is holding its spring training for volunteer advocates from March 8-11 in the Augusta area. The four-day training is free. Attendees learn about all aspects of child advocacy work in order to be certified as a […]
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Leapin’ lizards, Darwin’s work fit to survive forever
On Feb. 12, 1809, two boys were born, one in England, one in Kentucky. Though separated by an ocean they were, by the end of their lives, united in genius, vision and courage. One we know well in this country: Abraham Lincoln, the Great Emancipator, quite possibly America’s finest president, and certainly a hero for […]
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Land trust hires development director
OGUNQUIT — Great Works Regional Land Trust announces the appointment of Rhyan Romaine as its new director of development. Based in Wells since 2006, Romaine will use her years of experience in the public and nonprofit sector to increase the financial and organizational capacity of Great Works by crafting a major gifts program, growing membership […]
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Sanford drug treatment facility may reopen
SANFORD — Grace Street Services plans to lease a vacant methadone clinic in south Sanford and include other forms of treatment for opiate addicts. Marty O’Brien, co-owner of the Lewistonbased company, said Monday that the facility at 69 Eagle Drive in Sanford Industrial Estates will also offer suboxone treatment, intensive outpatient therapy and an array […]
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A vegan dish bold enough for meat eaters
Looking for a vegan main dish that’s robust enough to leave a meat eater satisfied? This stuffed squash dish has you covered. We start by halving and roasting acorn squash, which have a rich, satisfying flavor that only deepens in the oven. And since the bowl-like shape of the squash just begs to be filled, […]
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Spicy Pumpkin Chili
Not too spicy, not too mild. The sweet taste of pumpkin works well to tone down any heat, but if it is fire that you want, simply mince a couple hot peppers and cook along with the onions and bell peppers. Dollop some sour cream on top and sprinkle shredded Monterey Jack cheese if desired. […]
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Is improvising a disaster for recipes?
Last weekend I decided to try a new chili recipe, mainly because I wanted to use up the ground turkey I had thawed and get rid of the butternut squash on the counter that’s been staring me down for weeks. I looked up one of those reader reviewed recipe websites, you know, the kind where […]