The Boston-based Handel & Haydn Society, which turns 200 Tuesday, introduced 19th-century ‘hits’ to America.
March 2015
Maine chef Cara Stadler may taste more triumph
The James Beard semi-finalist reflects on a yearlong whirlwind of culinary accolades for her Asian cooking.
Dine Out Maine: JP’s Bistro in Portland
At the friendly, welcoming neighborhood spot, be sure to finish your meal with bread pudding.
Yarmouth turns to artists to find community
A new artist residency hopes to build bonds by connecting community groups
Demand gets institute cracking on plan to sustain crab
Hannaford’s interest in Jonah crab leads to recommendations being considered by fishery regulators.
College costs belie conventional wisdom
Students at public universities often end up with more debt than those at private schools. And the differences go beyond money, consultants say.
Simone Laverdiere, violinist: ‘I knew I wanted a smaller-sized school’
Even though Yarmouth High School senior Simone Laverdiere’s parents saved up enough money to pay for her college education, she is still happy to be headed for a school that guarantees that all its students graduate with no student loan debt. Like many college-bound students, Laverdiere was considering several schools but had one clear favorite. […]
Liam Fowler: ‘Money will definitely be a consideration’
When it comes to pursuing a college education, Liam Fowler doesn’t like to limit his options. The Casco Bay High School senior has applied to 12 colleges and universities, both public and private, covering a wide range of tuition prices and levels of exclusivity. “Money will definitely be a consideration,” Fowler said. “I didn’t apply […]
Aleena Blankenship: ‘No one is smarter … based on where they went to college’
As a high school graduate taking a year off from school to work for AmeriCorps in East Harlem, New York, Aleena Blankenship is getting a different sort of education. Like many other students, Blankenship decided to take a year off after high school to ruminate on her college choices while gaining a bit of “real […]
UMaine men’s basketball team looking at better conditioning, several prospects
Coach Bob Walsh wants his Black Bears bigger and healthier, and that means offseason workouts.