How are you passing the time in the kitchen as we wait out the pandemic?
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Posted inFood & Dining, Restaurant reviews
Dine In Maine: Restaurants are forced to reinvent themselves
Said one restaurateur: “When they said you couldn’t have anybody in the store, it was basically like coming up with a whole new restaurant in a matter of hours.”
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Posted inLocal & State, News, Religion and Values
Mainers grapple with faith amid the coronovirus pandemic
Leaders of various faith communities in Maine share messages of hope in a fearful and uncertain time.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
Hiking in Maine: Stuck at home? Time to watch, wait, wonder and plan that next adventure
Hikers are homebound, but they need not be inactive. To get ready for a return to the trail, read a book, plan a trip, watch some videos or organize your gear.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Politics
Cautious but vigilant, Janet Mills navigates a time of crisis
Conscious of Mainers’ independence and protective of constitutional rights, the governor comes to strict distancing orders deliberately, even as they extend to the state’s highest office.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
Trudy Rubin: Brutal propaganda war over coronavirus means facts matter more than ever
The Philadelphia Inquirer (TNS)
Posted inLocal & State, News
Isolation, disruption of routine hard on children and adolescents
Mental health experts are worried about the effects of long-term isolation on young people.
Posted inOp-Eds, Opinion
The Maine Millennial: Quick and professional, a layoff still stings
Millions of Americans are filing for unemployment, but it feels different when it happens to you.
Posted inMaine colleges, Sports
College recruiting during the pandemic: ‘It’s stressful’ for coaches and athletes alike
With no campus visits and no in-person recruiting until at least May 31, coaches are relying more on film to find new recruits. And some high school athletes are making decisions about scholarship offers without ever stepping on a campus or meeting a coach in person.
Posted inOutdoors, Sports
As birding events are shut down, online options abound
From social media clubs to virtual seminars, birders can stay connected and continue to explore while stuck at home.