Maine Observer – Page 30 – The Portland Press Herald

Maine Observer: Gravity of Memorial Day tugged at Bridgton boy

by Peter Berry Special to the Telegram May 29, 2016May 28, 2016

Kids who marched in the local parade absorbed the solemnity, the dignity and the sight of stars in the windows.

by Lynn Ross Special to the Telegram May 22, 2016May 20, 2016

The seed of loving this state was planted in me on a visit nearly 10 years ago, and now I’m basking in its shade.

by Vicki Sullivan Special to the Telegram May 8, 2016May 7, 2016

Returning to Orono decades after graduating, the author experiences all the joy even as she takes in all the changes.

by Andy Young Special to the Telegram May 1, 2016April 29, 2016

As a child baseball worshiper and player, I won an award as a member of a winning team, but the fun was more treasured.

by Steven Price Special to the Telegram April 24, 2016April 22, 2016

The sweet promise of spring is no match for a lettuce-loving varmint who can defeat the most diligent of gardeners.

by Cheryl Stitham White Special to the Telegram April 17, 2016April 16, 2016

You can walk the beaches, join a knitting group, sort through those boxes in the cellar – or just curl up with a good mystery.

by Peter Berry Special to the Telegram April 10, 2016April 9, 2016

The change of seasons brings forth memories of setting traps for the smelly creatures and games played in the schoolyard.

by Leon Van Dyke Special to the Telegram April 3, 2016April 2, 2016

However, it reminds us to pay attention to the big picture, as well as the small things that come with life in Maine.

by Phillip Hoose Special to the Telegram March 27, 2016March 26, 2016

The greatest baseball play I ever saw happened on a hillside in eastern Cuba in a pick-up game where no one wore shoes.

by Tom Foley Special to the Telegram March 13, 2016March 11, 2016

The sports bar of the early 1960s will always live on in the minds of many older Portlanders.