Letter
2020
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Wild blueberries in January? Time to go to bat for Maine’s troubled, iconic fruit
Most of the crop is frozen, anyway, so resolve this year to eat more of what may be the healthiest – and tastiest – berry there is.
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Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Beans are good for the planet, but can be tiresome to eat
The solution? Next time you cook, play hide-and-seek with the legumes.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Times Record
Health care, corrections, broadband at top of state legislative agenda
The Legislature will return with a long list of work before including another attempt to pass a package of borrowing bills aimed at building infrastructure and boosting the economy.
Posted inBicentennial, Local & State, News
On this date in Maine history: Jan. 5
Jan. 5, 1786: A report issued by the second convention to discuss the possibility of Maine separating from Massachusetts, held the previous day, asserts that Boston merchants benefit unfairly at Maine’s expense because of trade regulations involving lumber. It also says Boston officials didn’t represent Maine interests well and Maine residents are at a disadvantage […]
Posted inJ.P. Devine, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
J.P. Devine: Don’t scare the nuns
Ringing in the New Year during the blackout days of World War II didn’t stop people from making noise, including J.P. Devine’s brother-in-law, who sat locked and loaded opposite a convent.
Posted inOutdoors
Who needs the gym with these winter sports?
Maine is a workout wonderland in winter, with skiing, snowshoeing and even shoveling providing exercise that can help fulfill your New Year’s resolution.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Birding: An introduction to Maine’s alcids
The state has six regularly occurring alcids, including the iconic puffin. Once, it had a seventh.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Hunting: Deer Season Never Really Ends
While deer hunting season is done, the “shed” season, when you can find and collect antlers, is just getting underway.