• Hurricane Florence

    By Loraine Aceto Devastating Hurricane Florence graduated to a Category 5 hurricane recently, causing severe long-lasting damage in North Carolina, South Carolina and Maryland (mostly in the Carolinas). The hurricane strengthened on Sept. 9, “reaching a new peak intensity with 1-minute winds of 140 mph (220 km/h) and a central pressure of 939 mbar (27.7… Read more

  • Volunteerism – 4 Organizations to Get Involved With

    By Sherry Bell United Way of Greater Portland is always looking for volunteers. Are you looking for a one-time opportunity, something like helping at a local event for the community? Maine Responds and Maine Medical Reserve Corps seek volunteers throughout the state to help public health and healthcare systems, and to prepare local areas for… Read more

  • Blueberries and Lobsters: Where Does Our Food Come From? The Hidden World of Maine’s Food Production

    By Matt Flaherty Maine’s food industry is booming, but do we know how our food is produced, and who is preparing it? When we think of our food, we think of the lobster that is hauled up in traps along the coastline. We are reminded of the rolling wild blueberry barrens Down East that turn… Read more

  • Banksy’s Greatest Prank

    By Celina Simmons On Friday, Oct. 5, one of the British street artist Banksy’s most notable pieces was auctioned off at Sotheby’s in London for a hefty $1.4 million. “Girl With Balloon” portrayed a young girl reaching for a heart-shaped balloon in spray paint on canvas. Made in 2006, it was signed by the artist… Read more

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  • Dr. Christine Blasey Ford Is Speaking Up for Me

    By Alex Downing Unless you have been living under a rock for the past few months, the chances are you’ve heard the name Brett Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh is a federal judge who, in July of this year, was nominated to the Supreme Court by President Trump. Following this nomination, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, a professor and… Read more