Nov. 29, 1882: Calais native James Shepherd Pike dies at 71 after a journalism career that brought him fame first for his ardent anti-slavery, anti-Confederacy views, and later for his sensationalistic criticism of corruption that thrived under Ulysses Grant’s administration as well as what Pike portrayed as the abominable misrule by freed Blacks in the […]
2020
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Portland Sea Dogs, Sports
Soon they could be headed to Hadlock Field – or Fenway Park
Half of the players in our annual ranking of the Top 30 Red Sox prospects are pitchers.
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Posted inMaine, Sports, Varsity Maine
Maine high schools embrace video games as competitive sports
Esports have surged in popularity worldwide over the past five years or so, and this fall they have debuted as a varsity sport in Maine.
Posted inFood & Dining, Recipes
Homefront: Pumpkin pie can’t hold a candle to these muffins
These Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins come with a recipe for family love.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Nature guides from childhood pass on indelible gift
Sometimes the best presents are not wrapped, but shared together outside.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
What’s up in December: It’s well worth braving the cold to see the skies
Jupiter and Saturn will be visible in the same field of view in a telescope. The last observable conjunction this close was recorded in 1226, nearly 800 years ago
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Invite wildlife in with a ‘lawn conversion’
Replace your lawn with a meadow of native perennials. Then sit back and wait for the birds, bees and butterflies to show up.
Posted inFood & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes
Green Plate Special: Upcycling is the new recycling
Food manufacturers across the United States are taking food waste and turning it into tasty food – and making re-use a selling point.
Posted inBill Nemitz, Maine, News, Op-Eds, Opinion
Bill Nemitz: Are we ready to roll up our sleeves?
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Maine’s strong support for vaccines soon will be put to the test.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Ask Maine Audubon: Carpet of leaves could aid wildlife during winter
Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.