A grower of many orchids, David Soley undertakes the tricky, timing-specific and time-consuming process of making vanilla extract from his own plants.
Posted inElections, Maine, News, Politics
Maine trans athlete bill faces a test before the Legislature today. Here’s how to watch.
Lawmakers will debate the measure, which has been approved as a statewide referendum, on Tuesday morning.
Posted inBoston Red Sox, Sports
Garrett Crochet, ace of the Red Sox, has an outing that is ‘hard to watch’
Crochet became the first Red Sox pitcher to allow 10 runs in less than two innings in a loss to the Twins on Monday.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine is finally getting it right on tax fairness | Opinion
My wife and I will happily pay a little more for things that make living in this state better for everyone.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Maine must correct state school funding formula | Opinion
The current system hasn’t kept up with schools’ changing needs.
Posted inBusiness, Maine, News
Maine makes a high-stakes bet to protect its waterways
With extreme weather on the rise, the state is embracing an ancient, low-tech method of using dormant cuttings to stabilize shorelines.
Posted inCommunity, Events, News
What to do for Earth Day in central Maine
Activities in late April include cleanup events, readings and happy hours.
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Mills’ attack ads were a gift to Republicans | Letter
Gov. Janet Mills argues that Senate candidate Graham Platner’s past Reddit comments disqualify him from national office. Let’s consider what truly disqualifies someone from serving in Washington. Platner has acknowledged the posts, apologized and expressed regret. He modeled the leadership our country is desperate for: transparency, accountability and humility. Rather than serving as cause for […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Shenna Bellows would be a great governor | Letter
I first came to know Shenna Bellows as a fellow Peace Corps volunteer in Panama in 2001. I was impressed by her good humor, organizational skills and serious work ethic. I’ve followed her career since we both returned to Maine to make our state a better place. My son was employed in the American Civil […]
Posted inLetters to the Editor
Susan Collins was right about President Trump | Letter
“… there will be no ‘new’ Donald Trump.”