Jan. 12, 1858: Nathan Clifford (1803-1881), a New Hampshire native who began his career as a lawyer in Newfield, is sworn in as a U.S. Supreme Court associate justice. His prior experience includes serving as both a Maine and a U.S. attorney general, a member of both the Maine House of Representatives and the U.S. […]
2020
Posted inMaine, News, Politics
‘Putin’s favorite congressman’ moves to Maine
Dana Rohrabacher, who once arm-wrestled the now-Russian president and represented Orange County, Calif., for 30 years in the U.S. House, now lives in York.
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Posted inMeetinghouse, Opinion
Linda S. Lucas, Kennebunkport: Mothers’ advice on boots still stands
“Mom, do I have to wear my boots today?” When I used to ask Mom that question 50 years ago, she knew what a big pain it was to put them on. They really were galoshes, and if they were the least bit tight, we had to sit down on the floor and pull them […]
Posted inGreg Kesich, Op-Eds, Opinion
The View From Here: A moderate case for Bernie Sanders
The Vermont left-winger might be best positioned to deliver the policies that moderates say they prefer.
Posted inFood & Dining, Life & Culture, Recipes
Foods that put a spring in your step after a day in the winter cold
Mainers who spend lots of time outdoors during the unfriendly season tell us about the comfort foods that sustain them.
Posted inMaine, News, Special Report
In an isolated Inuit community, concern is strong over water toxins from hydropower expansion
The emerging international electric grid with a 1,000-mile supply chain is pitting New England’s hunger for renewable energy against the indigenous peoples’ hunger for life-sustaining food.
Posted inCookbook Reviews, Food & Dining
A useful cookbook, even if you break the rules
“Cook90” is a guide to a monthlong project, but it can be applied to daily life in the kitchen as well.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Skibiking is here
Snow bikes have been offered at ski resorts out West for 20 years but have just reached Maine. The winter bikes are for rent at Sugarloaf and Sunday River.