Letter
2019
With this cookbook, break into the elusive world of French cuisine via the humble egg
Michel Roux’s “Eggs – The essential guide to cooking with eggs” is a terrific – and tad intimidating – compendium of new ways to use eggs.
Jim Fossel: Mills’ first veto reveals much
Will the legislative Democrats buck the new governor or fall in line?
Climate change causing birds to migrate earlier in the spring
One study appears to show that’s not the case in Maine, though. Is Maine different or is the study flawed?
E-bike sales grow, as new models become lighter
Today, e-bikes weigh half as much as they did five years ago and come in a range of models, including hybrids, road bikes and mountain bikes.
John E. Lawrence, Winslow: Real Mainers come from all over
What is a “Real Mainer”? My initial response to that question is that many of us have been and still are survivors and strivers. What else do you call a man who went into the woods with an ax and a rifle and made a living? How about the ones who went to sea, built […]
Young and on their own in Maine
An invisible trend, fed by an affordable housing crisis and opioid epidemic, has led to a record high in homeless students – and a 227 percent spike in children without a guardian.
Federal bill could launch cannabis banking industry in Maine
Cannabis would remain an illegal drug under federal law, which means banks providing services to sellers still could face some risks.
One thing Maine’s legal pot industry can’t bank on: Support of financial institutions
Their reluctance deprives cannabis firms of a key ingredient for doing business.
Braising can maximize the freshness of spring vegetables
While raw and roasted vegetables certainly have their place, braising is an excellent technique for cooking even the most delicate vegetables.