After a student was arrested in April and accused of threatening the school, a lockdown last month reignited some teachers’ frustration with how little they know about his arrest.
2023
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Hilary Koch: Politicians everywhere are putting on a show no one wants to watch
Can we talk about politics? I know. I know. Many of you are sick and tired of politics and don’t want to read another column about it. Sure, it’s like a trip to the dentist; you only go if you have a toothache. But we’re in the midst of political chaos, and some people are […]
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Posted inArts & Entertainment
Tiny art galleries add a little color to these communities
Mainers have joined in the Free Little Art Gallery movement. Here’s a look at a few of these mini neighborhood exhibition spaces.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Communities must step up on housing – or step aside
Local control of housing in Maine has resulted in high costs and low supply. Something has to change.
Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine
On the Edge: Ghost story
J.P. Devine recalls a time long ago in the cold woods when stories were shared around the campfire and a can of baked beans provided a jump scare.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Birding: Putting a new perspective on bird’s-eye views
The ability of birds to distinguish color far surpasses human ability. The density of the cones in the retina of a bird is two to three times the density in the human eye, making avian vision even crisper.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
Clean up your garden for fall
But don’t be overzealous. Left standing, many garden plants offer food and shelter for birds and other wildlife.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Hunting: Target waterfowl for the best available – and accessible – hunting grounds
While upland habitat and access to it are being gobbled up at an alarming rate, waterways and water bodies remain – for the most part – open and available.