by Christian Torp First and foremost, what do you like to eat? Some crops may be more suitable for you than others, you may be limited by your location, soil, topography, exposure etc.— but... Read more
by Marilyn Miller “The only man who sticks closer to you in adversity than a friend is a creditor.” –Unknown If you suffer a personal financial loss, you can get some tax relief for th... Read more
Casco Bay High School and King Middle School have been named among 14 newly ‘Credentialed’ schools by EL Education. EL Education, formerly Expeditionary Learning, is a nonprofit that promote... Read more
The Maine Irish Heritage Center is based out of the West End’s Saint Dominic’s Church on the corner of State and Gray Street. The venue is known for hosting a variety of events including con... Read more
by Luke deNatale Although shoveling snow is not an immediate concern for most of us, winter is fast approaching and there are many disabled and senior citizens in Portland that struggle with... Read more
by Christian Torp “Behold, days are coming,” declares the Lord, “When the plowman will overtake the reaper And the treader of grapes him who sows seed; When the mountains will drip sweet win... Read more
by Marilyn Miller Neither a borrower nor a lender be, For loan oft loses both itself and friend, And borrowing dulls the edge of husbandry. -William Shakespeare, Hamlet Act 1, scene 3 Mr.... Read more
by Luke deNatale American Folk music is largely drawn from early American musical traditions from the inhabitants of Appalachia. Little wonder that Maine, being a portion of the upper Appala... Read more
by Jenny Anastasoff It’s that time of year again, when our New England psyches shift. The nocturnal gains power as the nights grow longer. Halloween is revered here. Film audiences see... Read more
The Lion Sleeps Tonight: The Wage Debate
by Sam Pelletier There’s a video on Youtube that always gets play in a minimum wage debate. A man is sitting in a car, recapping his less than ideal Carl’s Jr. drive-thru experience. Regretf... Read more