This story is relatively old–however–it is still a very important topic in terms of the state’s identity. The local professional basketball team that has been affectionately known as the Maine Red Claws since their inaugural season in 2009 (a season which had record breaking fan turnout for a development team) went through a rebrand in 2021 after becoming the sole affiliate of the National Basketball Association’s Boston Celtics.
In Maine, the weather might be starting to get warmer, but ICE is still an issue that we Mainers have to deal with. It’s important to know your rights. One of the most important things is what ICE even stands for. ICE; Immigration & Customs Enforcement
In 1955, Rosa Parks became widely known for her refusal to move from her seat on the bus, challenging segregation. At the time, buses in Montgomery, Alabama were segregated by race. White […]
Phone Addiction I’ve made it a habit to no longer wake up and not look at my phone. Using your phone right after waking up seems small, like it doesn’t really matter. […]
Spring break has come and gone, and as we enter week 12 and try to jump back into our school routine, motivation can easily slip away.
With just a week left in March, one thing is clear: spring is here, and with it comes much-anticipated spring travel. Colleges across the nation are pausing their busy schedules for a week off, with breaks ranging from early March to mid-April.
Horticulture, the act of caring for plants, has gained popularity. While plant care can seem intimidating to some, it is all about consistency and providing the basics — water and sunlight. Having a houseplant in your dorm room could alter space by […]
On Friday, January 30th, a massive group of people from Maine gathered in mass in Portland’s Monument Square, in protest of ICE’s presence in the state and the organization’s actions or existence as a whole.
With Brown Butter & Black Sesame Seeds Banana bread, a classic that many of us grew up smelling in our homes, the homes of loved ones, or having the joy of receiving […]
The South Portland city council unanimously approved a resolution on February 4 formally asking Maine’s congresspeople to urge the federal agencies Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to […]
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