Letter
2016
Subsidy to progressive nonprofit has no public benefit
There is no reason to waste taxpayer money on groups whose first priority is self-preservation.
Cucumber salad satisfies a taste for Thai
Plunge into sweet, sour and salty now that comfort-food season is over.
Nothing says lovin’ like custard from the oven
Here’s a formula for making puddings like this maple budino on the stovetop, too.
Drinks strange and surprising stand out from the past year
A fresh Italian white, a Beaujolais Nouveau, a Long Island orange and a South African sauvignon blanc are among the most pleasing surprises of 2015.
Vegetarian Kitchen: Healthy food shopping on the Portland peninsula has never been better
Both locally owned stores and national chains stock up on kale and quinoa.
Cookbook review: ‘Scook: The Complete Cookery Course,’ by Anne-Sophie Pic
Beautiful cookbook doesn’t always succeed at making French food more approachable, but it’s a winner nonetheless.
Bill Nemitz: Out of the spotlight, DHHS cuts away at humane care
Families speak out against proposed changes that would drastically reduce the amount of help their children with severe disabilities get.
Last write-ups celebrate late, great talent in Maine kitchens
In obituaries, families remember their loved ones for their fudge, or pies, or turkey and dumpling soup.
Maine’s new virtual charter school sees 25% enrollment drop since opening
The Maine Charter School Commission may explore ways to better inform students about what to expect, perhaps with a ‘tryout’ week.