Our columnist gives the highlights of several local ones.
January 2019
“Uncomplicated: Taking the Stress Out of Home Cooking” delivered on its promise
And it made cooking fun, too.
A once-aspiring dancer at Deering worked his way onto Broadway
Portland native Mark DiConzo, who grew up dreaming of a career in show business, is now appearing in the musical ‘Aladdin.’
Maine Legislature poised to debate legalized sports betting
A U.S. Supreme Court ruling in 2018 opened the door for states to regulate wagering on sporting events, and at least 30 states are taking up the issue.
Northeast province of Jesuits to release list of credibly accused priests
The regional body’s report, which may include names that have never been made public, shows the church’s transparency push after years of turmoil.
Girls’ soccer players – not football players – at greatest risk for concussions
Twelve years of national data shows concussions happen more frequently in girls’ soccer than in any other high school sport.
Mainers take to ‘anxiety baking’ to cope in uncertain times
With bad news coming from seemingly every corner – Washington, Wall Street, the environment – some breadmaking, cooking and consuming food is in order.
Certified trainers keep athletes safe from injury. So why do so few Maine schools have them?
When it comes to using athletic trainers, Maine lags the nation and the rest of New England.
Federal case opens a window to the underground world of sports betting
As his sports gambling crimes were prosecuted, Stephen Mardigan of Portland shined a light on an underground world.
Democrats looking to finally tackle climate impacts to Gulf of Maine
Lawmakers are optimistic bills to implement bipartisan commission’s 2014 recommendations will advance after years of delay.