If you see a show at Thompson’s Point this summer, note the fencing, the lighting, the porta-potties – these are just some of the visible results of Adam Jackson’s work, which every year starts around Christmas. Once a band has locked in a date at Thompson’s Point, Jackson is the next person the tour manager […]
June 2022
Commentary: On Father’s Day, let dads parent without the stereotypes
Prefabricated gender roles get in the way when men want to do the important and fulfilling work of raising their children.
Meet Ogunquit Playhouse wig shop coordinator Roxanne De Luna
As the wig shop coordinator at Ogunquit Playhouse, Roxanne De Luna’s job can require everything from managing people’s schedules to creating a whole person out of thin air. Building a dead body from scratch for the 2019 production of “Murder on the Orient Express” was one of the biggest and most rewarding challenges of De […]
Our View: The big question at the heart of the Mills-LePage race for governor
LePage bullied his way through 8 years as governor. Do voters really want a replay?
Giving Voice: Solving homelessness one household at a time
The good news is that homelessness is a solvable problem. The bad news is that more people are experiencing homelessness. Covid 19 and its residual impact worsened the housing crisis experienced by many Mainers. The Point In Time (PIT) Survey published annually by Maine Housing looks at the number of people experiencing homelessness on a […]
Meet Bridgton Twin Drive-In snack shack worker Holly Duigan
When people find out that Holly Duigan works at the Bridgton Twin Drive-In, they always ask her whether she watches the movies that are showing. Between serving up hot dogs and popcorn, checking to make sure car lights are off and dealing with people whose batteries have died, she usually doesn’t have time – unless […]
Proud dads look to pass their family food businesses to the next generation
On Father’s Day, three Maine dads reflect on the importance of keeping their restaurants all in the family.
Letter to the editor: Story on surrendered pup took business’ side
The business page story about the online attacks and threats against the Maine Veterinary Medical Center and its staff leaves me cold. (“Scarborough veterinary clinic gets dogpiled over viral puppy tale” June 14) As a longtime nurse and advocate for harmed people, I contacted the owner of Jaxx, a German shepherd puppy who was surrendered […]
Make a day of these day hikes
Head out for these easy to moderate hikes then treat yourself to more leisurely activity afterward.