It’s been a whole two weeks since “Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” opened, so it’s about time we had another superhero multiverse movie. This one takes place in the DC Extended Universe, which means we’re sure to get some fun takes on Batman and Superman. It’s enough to make one forget that “The Flash” is even […]
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Backyard Reflections: Tracking Jacks
When I was a child, my brother and I would visit our grandparents’ marshes where Jack in the Pulpits were plentiful in the spring, appearing not long after the marsh marigolds were setting seed. We loved the variety. Some were two feet tall; others barely 10 inches, but most flowers had startling burgundy and […]
Kids’ Recipes
Chicken and Penne Note: Get a grownup’s help with this recipe, which requires using the oven/stove. Prep time: 55 minutes What you need: 1 box whole-wheat penne pasta (14 ounces) 3 cups of raw broccoli florettes 3/4 cup of precooked chicken strips (4 ounces) 1/2 cup reduced-fat cheddar cheese, shredded (2 ounces) 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded […]
Age-Friendly Community Initiative
Perhaps you have a friend or family member living with Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia. Angela Rippon, OBE, an Alzheimer’s Society Ambassador, suggests that “It is an all too familiar story that people with dementia and their carers [caregivers] feel isolated or cut off from their local community… Sadly, the truth at the […]
Do you have room in your heart?
Hi there! My name is Chippy! I was let loose into the wild and brought to RPC by the good Samaritans who found me. The stories I could tell if you understood bunny language. I’m a handsome, gentlemanly rabbit, in good health, and ready to hop into a new home. I love carrots and spinach! […]
Kids’ Recipes
Make a balanced salad A salad makes an easy side dish or main course. To get the most out of your salad, go heavy on the vegetables and light on the toppings and dressing. This recipe is for 1 serving, but you can increase the amounts as needed to share with your family. Follow the […]
Movie Review/’Transformers: Rise of the Beasts’
Few blockbuster franchises are as reviled by critics as “Transformers.” The 2007 original and its 2009 sequel “Revenge of the Fallen” both have special places among the worst movies of all time. Later sequels weren’t exactly improvements (though 2018 spinoff “Bumblebee” was surprisingly-well-reviewed), but they didn’t inspire the same vitriol, if only because everyone knew […]
Kids’ Book Review: ‘Lion Lights’
Lion Lights: My Invention that Made Peace with Lions By Richard Turere with Shelly Pollock Illustrated by Sonia Possentini Lion Lights is a beautiful and inspirational Early Picture Biography, winning the Anzisha 2023 Children’s African Book Award, 2022’s Outstanding Science Teaching Book, and is a Maine Chickadee Award selection for 2024. Based on true events, […]
Do you have room in your heart?
Are you ready for some puppy love? Adorable Wilma is about 4 months old and will be available for adoption at the end of the month. She has 3 siblings who will be available as well. We think she could be a Border Collie/Australian Shepherd mix, but that’s just an educated guess. She weighs about […]
Backyard Reflections: On the subject of non-native plants and invasives
Plants like Dames Rocket (Hesperus matronalis) Greater Celandine (Chelidonium majus L) and False Lily of the Valley (Maianthemum dilatatum) may not be native to Maine, but I wouldn’t be without them. Dames Rocket and Greater Celandine are also considered to be invasive. Dames Rocket and False Lily of the Valley both have scents that […]