Improving our yards to benefit birds and other wildlife is a huge opportunity that we should be embracing.
2023
Home Plates: Speedy fish stew among the many miracles of cooking
A Scarborough home cook has put his own twists on the Brazilian dish.
Hunting: Antler restrictions, mandatory or personal, can benefit deer and hunter
Of course, the goal is to get a deer, but greater restrictions can lead to a stronger herd and a larger quarry for a hunter.
You asked: Why is my quick bread raw in the middle?
“I made a Washington Post recipe for Carrot Bread. The flavor is excellent, but the center 2 inches was completely unbaked, even after 90 minutes in the oven (baking time was supposed to be 1 hour). My loaf pan was slightly larger than called for, but the batter filled it to about half an inch […]
Bagel craze spreads through central Maine
Augusta-area residents’ appetite for the beloved ring-shape bread is growing. Two bagel shops have opened in the city in the last year, and another is set to open in Winthrop at the end of October.
Bagel craze spreads through central Maine
Augusta-area residents’ appetite for the beloved ring-shape bread is growing. Two bagel shops have opened in the city in the last year, and another is set to open in Winthrop at the end of October.
‘In Maine Love is louder’ rally planned at Augusta park in response to recent hate, neo-Nazi incidents
The ‘In Maine Love is Louder’ rally, organized by the recently formed Greater Augusta Unity Committee, is scheduled to be held at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 12, at Mill Park in Augusta.
In many murder mysteries, gardens provide the plot twist
Marta McDowell’s ‘Gardening Can Be Murder’ looks at examples of where the hobby appears within this genre.
Canoeing in Maine: At Hancock Pond, enjoy the views, wildlife and a peaceful paddle
Hancock Pond, in Sebago and Denmark, has secluded coves with views of Pleasant Mountain and the Presidential Range in New Hampshire.
Millet is a tasty ancient grain that’s good for you and the planet
This gluten-free grain is also climate-resilient, drought-tolerant and can live in poor soil.