Summer television used to be a wasteland, nothing but reruns and a handful of originals that weren’t worthy of airing during the fall, winter or spring. But thanks largely to the ambitious and inventive offerings on cable, the TV landscape has transformed into a bountiful programming paradise. Here are 10 promising new series and a […]
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Summer TV offers plenty more than reruns
Summer television used to be a wasteland, nothing but reruns and a handful of originals that weren’t worthy of airing during the fall, winter or spring. But thanks largely to the ambitious and inventive offerings on cable, the TV landscape has transformed into a bountiful programming paradise. Here are 10 promising new series and a […]
Summer TV offers plenty more than reruns
Summer television used to be a wasteland, nothing but reruns and a handful of originals that weren’t worthy of airing during the fall, winter or spring. But thanks largely to the ambitious and inventive offerings on cable, the TV landscape has transformed into a bountiful programming paradise. Here are 10 promising new series and a […]
Ending the silence about suicide
A 16-year-old’s death last month — in a state where the threat to young people is especially alarming — has loved ones and other Mainers calling for a greater willingness to talk about mental illness, depression and pain.
In Focus: Rebuilt Jersey shore hopes for no erosion in tourism
In the wake of remarkable recovery efforts, the area is open for business and ready for summer visitors.
Ex-SLA soldier turns prisoner advocate
Sara Jane Olson is seeking clemency for those doing time under now-discarded crack cocaine guidelines.
Survivor, rescuer reunite at Maine B-52 crash site
For the first time in 50 years, a former Air Force medic meets up with one of the men whose lives he helped to save.
Hunting: Hunting suffers when landowners deny access
I lost a dear old friend recently. He was one of those rare individuals who respected differing opinions. Though not a strong proponent of hunting, he understood my passion for it, for some reason took a shine to me and allowed me access to all of his multiple properties. His widow was largely indifferent, but […]
Hunting: Hunting suffers when landowners deny access
I lost a dear old friend recently. He was one of those rare individuals who respected differing opinions. Though not a strong proponent of hunting, he understood my passion for it, for some reason took a shine to me and allowed me access to all of his multiple properties. His widow was largely indifferent, but […]
Panhandling a growing concern in Portland
Parallel efforts are under way to tackle the growing issue of panhandling in the city, especially at busy intersections.