July 28, 2024
2024
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books
Maine island mystique: Why so many books feature these isolated settings
Authors say these often idyllic locales – where there’s nowhere to run or hide – present opportunities for heightened drama, suspense and romance.
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Posted inColumns, J.P. Devine
On the Edge: The butler did it
Becoming a part-time butler could be an interesting “hobby,” .J.P. Devine writes.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Maine Authors
A musician returns – and reconnects – to her Maine hometown after decades
Laurel Dodge’s debut novel, ‘The Buoyant Letters of Mimsy Bell,’ is moving and unfolds in unexpected ways.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Hiking in Maine: Finding way out of funk on Continental Divide Trail
Carey Kish hit his low point after crossing the 1,500-mile mark on his journey, but a few quick adjustments put things right.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Opinion: Behold our latest ‘American Crisis’
The question is: Are we going to let this happen?
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Jared Golden should probably tread more carefully
Long weeks remain between now and Nov. 5 – every one of them replete with opportunities to disappoint constituents of the 2nd Congressional District.
Posted inMaine, Maine Crime
The 48 hours of confusion, chaos and fear after Maine’s deadliest mass shooting raise questions about police training
It took 2 days and 5 searches of a property in Lisbon, Maine, before police finally found the shooter’s body – despite repeated tips that it was his most likely hiding spot.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: 1901 flag personifies Maine and its beauty
Simplicity is the key to good flag design. Remember that when voting in November.
Posted inFood & Dining, Maine Gardener
So many reasons to love ninebark
Let us count the ways: It’s gorgeous, productive, easy to prune, and it has an interesting backstory.