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Editorials, Opinion

Our View: Food insecurity in military says a lot about hunger in U.S.

by The Editorial Board November 24, 2021November 24, 2021

Thousands of military families struggle to get enough food, for the same reasons that other families do.

Business, Food & Dining

The Wrap: Christmas tree shopping just got better

by Meredith Goad November 24, 2021November 24, 2021

Plus a smorgasbord of options, from kelp to Bloody Marys, monkfish stew to S’mores.

Maine

Our 2021 Mainers to Be Thankful For

November 24, 2021November 24, 2021

Even as the pandemic continues to test our society and how we relate to one another, we don’t have to look far to find people who, every day, disregard differences to help their fellow humans. Our 2021 Mainers to Be Thankful For have provided housing, clothing, comfort and support to people in their communities – often strangers – with only the satisfaction of making a difference in return. We hope that by sharing their stories, they serve as examples for us all.

Maine Voices, Op-Eds, Opinion

Maine Voices: Mills should stress action, not words, in committing to tribal sovereignty

by Shirley Hager and James McCarthy Special to the Press Herald November 24, 2021November 23, 2021

The Maine governor’s latest Indigenous Peoples’ Day message highlighted incremental fixes that don’t effect systemic change.

Things to Do

Improvised show takes over Mainstage at Penobscot Theatre Company

November 24, 2021November 19, 2021

BANGOR – Penobscot Theatre Company in partnership with ImprovAcadia recently announced a new special feature for their 48th Season: Ready, Set, GO! On the second Sunday during each main show run, ImprovAcadia will utilize the existing set to create a new play inspired by your suggestions. Performances are set for 7 p.m. Nov. 28, Jan. […]

On Music Lucky Clark, Things to Do

Sawyer Brown on the road to Maine again Dec. 3 at Augusta Civic Center

November 24, 2021November 19, 2021

Believe it or not, I remember an old TV talent show called “Star Search” hosted by Ed McMahon (long before “America’s Got Talent” or “The Voice” or others of that ilk) and it was in 1983 when a young band named Sawyer Brown made up of Mark Miller, Bobby Randall, Joe Smyth, Jim Scholten and […]