January 2023 – Page 19 – Centralmaine.com

With these desserts, you’ll have them begging for rutabagas

by Peggy Grodinsky January 29, 2023January 28, 2023

And don’t forget the parsnip and the beet. These cold-weather root veggies, longtime New England staples, can make excellent sweets.

Arts & Entertainment, Books

‘This Might Hurt’ furnishes estranged sisters, an evil dad, a cult-like leader, secrets and a remote Maine island

by Frank O Smith January 29, 2023January 28, 2023

Stephanie Wrobel’s new thriller seems to have it all, but the book suffers from its constantly shifting, confusing timeline.

Food & Dining, Maine Gardener

Skip the grow lights. Try a method that’s stood the test of time

by Tom Atwell January 29, 2023January 28, 2023

A centuries-old gardening method for starting seedlings is finding new life.

Health, Maine, Schools and Education

Cavalier attitudes about vaping, marijuana raise fears about teen health

by Joe Lawlor January 29, 2023January 30, 2023

Smoking and drinking have declined among Maine youths in recent years, but the percentage of high schoolers who said they vaped in the past 30 days rose from 16.8% in 2015 to 30.2% in 2019.

Letters to the Editor, Opinion

Cashback carbon pricing isn’t regressive

January 29, 2023January 26, 2023

Letter

Columns, J.P. Devine

On the Edge: Tarzan and licorice

January 29, 2023January 27, 2023

J.P. Devine is triggering memories to avoid the turbulent news pouring out of Washington, Hollywood and Congress.

Op-Eds, Opinion

Hilary Koch: Let’s talk about lawn signs and thoughtful communication

by Hilary Koch For Central Maine News January 29, 2023January 27, 2023

I’ve been troubled by some lawn signs. You’re probably familiar with them. The words can vary but the message generally reads like this: “In this home, we believe… Science is real, Black lives matter, No human is illegal, Women’s rights are human rights, Love is love, Kindness First.” Initially, I thought the signs were great. […]