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Maine Gardener: A new program will train students, and others, to work in horticulture

by Tom Atwell October 23, 2022October 22, 2022

The industry needs more skilled workers. Creators of the Horticulture Apprentice Training Program hope to help fill the gap.

Bodies of work: Colby exhibit shows influence of performing arts on painter Alex Katz

by Eric Russell October 23, 2022October 27, 2022

‘Alex Katz: Theater & Dance’ is among several recent exhibitions of work by the 95-year-old New York painter, who has been returning to Maine for decades since he first came for an artist residency in 1949.

Business, Food & Dining, Local & State, News, Uncategorized

Challenge at the checkout: Mainers struggle to keep up with rising grocery prices

by Megan Gray and Edward D. Murphy October 23, 2022October 22, 2022

Historic inflationary pressures are making it difficult to put food on the table, forcing shoppers to scout for deals and cut back.

Arts & Entertainment, Books, Maine Authors

A new book about Stephen King promises a lot – and it delivers

by Michael Berry October 23, 2022October 22, 2022

In ‘Stephen King: A Complete Exploration of His Work, Life, and Influences,’ Bev Vincent is at once curious, thorough, scholarly and lively.

Food & Dining, Green plate special, Recipes

Green Plate Special: 13 tips for cooking in a chilly kitchen

by Christine Burns Rudalevige October 23, 2022October 22, 2022

Here are some tricks to prepare ingredients and equipment before cooking begins.

Business, Food & Dining, Local & State, News

Martha Stewart has a ‘foodie’ morning in Portland

by Megan Gray October 22, 2022October 24, 2022

The businesswoman and TV personality stopped at several city staples on Saturday, including Norimoto Bakery.

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Oct. 22, 1985: 260 moose bagged on opening day of hunting season

October 22, 2022October 21, 2022

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Books, Life & Culture, Maine Authors

OFF RADAR: ‘Falter: Has the Human Game Begun to Play Itself Out?’

by Dana Wilde October 21, 2022October 28, 2022

Bill McKibben, author of the first widely circulated book about the threat of climate change, explains how shirking our responsibilities has finally brought before us what you might metaphorically call the resulting wrath.