“I selected ‘Cross of Snow: A Life of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,’ by Nicholas A. Basbanes, from the Kennebunk Free Library during the winter shutdown, not only for a Portland Press Herald write-up, but because it brought back memories of my Dad, a Longfellow scholar, born, raised and schooled in Boston, a few hundred years after […]
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
Bedside Table: Many perspectives on Maine in these books
“I have two books on my bedside table, and, no coincidence, both are about Maine. As a retired physician who spent my career on the West Coast I have returned back East and relocated from Portland (OR) to Portland (ME). Knowing little of the rich history of the District and then the State […]
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Insight: The tale of Bar Harbor’s ‘Treasure Ship’
At the outbreak of the First World War, a German ship carrying silver and gold bullion tried to find safe harbor in Maine. The arrival kicked off a legal battle for the history books.
Posted inFood, Vegan Kitchen
Nearly 200 years ago, the lectures of a celebrity vegetarian visiting Portland caused a riot
But eschewing meat, alcohol and spices and endorsing whole wheat bread and “pure” water were only part of his message.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Maine senators should back D.C. statehood
The disenfranchisement of Washington’s largely Black population is a stain on our democracy.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
‘River Voices’: In a new volume of essays, the Presumpscot gets its due
Artists and others describe the 25-mile-long river from the varied lenses of science, history and literature.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: What ‘Uncle Tom’ means to Sen. Scott
Progressives who call the senator ‘Uncle Tim’ should read a celebrated play in which the slur illustrates the high stakes of putting a Black man down.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Beachfront ownership lawsuit challenges Maine Law Court errors
It remains to be seen whether Maine courts are willing to correct legal and scientific mistakes of the past.
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Maine Voices: Portland won’t thrive if it can’t balance progress and preservation
One of the biggest challenges we face is how to preserve the integrity of our historic districts while we continue to grow and diversify.
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Commentary: Honor Olympia Snowe’s legacy by naming Portland Custom House after her
This would be a fitting recognition that reminds generations of Mainers to come about the vital work she undertook to help Maine.