A quarantined Laura Marie Chiavoli has been making her Polish grandmother’s cabbage rolls – a dish that provides plenty of leftovers.
Holidays
Posted inFood, Maine Gardener
Maine Gardener: Nurseries and florists gear up for the expected Mother’s Day surge
Curbside pickup, one-way aisles and simply spreading out are among the ways they’ll tackle any crowds.
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Posted inFood, Recipes
These carrot cake muffins are easy to make and even easier to eat
For a healthier take on carrot cake – with whole grains and apple sauce – try these.
Posted inFood, Recipes
The mosques will likely be off limits, but Ramadan, and iftar, go on
Here are three traditional Ramadan recipes for breaking the fast.
Posted inFood, Recipes
With gatherings discouraged, Jewish families figure out how to celebrate Passover
Among the many casualties of the coronavirus this spring? An important Jewish holiday. Maine’s Jewish community scrambles to gather virtually.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
AAA predicts record-breaking holiday traffic in New England
The organization says nearly 5 million New Englanders will travel over the holidays, the most since it began keeping records 19 years ago.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Loneliness a year-round problem for many seniors
In an aging and rural state like Maine, the problem is particularly striking.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Parents, this holiday season, give your children your presence
There is no more important gift than face-to-face time together, without phones or screens or social media.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Gina Barreca: Feeling singled out by social media? You’re not alone
Amid the curated perfection of the holiday season, a scattered family of solitary souls deserves a warm embrace.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Holiday Happenings: Dec. 18-28
Activities Friday 12/20 Solstice Lantern Walk at the Labyrinth in the Woods, 4-8 p.m. Come together with friends and neighbors to bring light and joy into the longest night of the year. Labyrinth in the Woods, 90 Maurice Drive, Brunswick. Free, btlt.org. Saturday 12/21 Pancake Breakfast and Meet Santa, 8-11 a.m. The Neighborhood United Church […]