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From the Catbird Seat
No full textA photo diary by South Portland Resident Jill Blackwood who became curious about the yachts she saw entering Casco Bay during the coronavirus pandemic; this diary pairs photos of fifteen yachts with snippets describing their owners, history, etc
A Brief History of (High) Time
No full textThis very brief overview of the history of hemp and cannabis use in Maine and America at large notes the role played by racism in demonizing the plant - and in the coinage of the term marijuana
Side Effects
No full textAn exploration of the results of a study - conducted by Maine physician Dustin Sulak - which suggest that a combination of cannabis and opioids for pain management can lead to lower patient opioid use overall. Discusses anti-cannabis sentiments and resistance to this type of treatment prevalent in the medical field
Fifty Years of Cleaner Waters
No full textIn 1972, the Clean Water Act became law. The articles discusses the effects of pollution on Maine\u27s rivers, especially the Androscoggin and how that river galvanized Maine Senator Edmund Muskie\u27s support for the legislation. New challenges face Maine\u27s waters today, with much of the current threat coming from wastewater treatment facilities, where PFAS chemicals, old piping which can allow the leaching of pollutants into the ground, extreme weather events, and lack of funding for infrastructure upgrades are among the challenges
What We Mean When We Say \u27From Away\u27: That Proud Inferiority as Expressed in Maine Literature
No full textIn this essay, the author unpacks the term from away, looking at it in the context of tourism in Maine, battles over shorefront ownership, the wealth gaps between the summer people and the locals, and the resentment that accompanies these factors. He surveys Maine authors who deal with these themes, among them Sanford Phippen, Patricia Smith Ranzoni, Carolyn Chute, and Elizabeth Strout. He also discusses the changing demographics of those who are from away in the 21st century
The Rest of the Story: \u27Mornings on Maple Street\u27: Tracing the Lives of of Those Child Laborers
No full textA brief account of the Mornings on Maple Street website which was created by genealogist and reporter Joe Manning to flesh out the lives of the children who were photographers by Lewis Hine between 1908 and 1924. Manning used newspaper archives and census records and interviewed subjects\u27 descendants
The Illustrator\u27s Island: Peaks Island is Sanctuary for Narrative Art
No full textA look at how the Illustration Institute on Peaks Island came to be. The brainchild of illustrator Scott Nash and artist Nancy Gibson-Nash, the nonprofit sanctuary for artists working in animation, illustration, cartooning, and other narrative arts was founded in 2016 and offers residencies by invitation. Residents are in turn asked to share with the community, whether through workshops or presentations
Engineering Firms Rev Up
No full textA discussion of the growth trend in Maine engineering firms. Explores how companies such as Haley Ward Inc. and SMRT Architects and Engineers are expanding their operations through acquisitions, relocation, and hiring. Describes factors driving this growth, such as the rebound in construction after the coronavirus pandemic, the post-COVID return to the workplace, and the changing needs of clientele
Digital Realities
No full textA discussion of how Husson University is integrating virtual- and augmented-reality technologies into degree programs - including the new XR (extended reality) degree program - at its College of Business. Discusses the various features available at the school\u27s new iEX (interactive experience) Center. Details how students and professors constructed simulations of Geaghan\u27s Pub & Brewery, and how these simulations will be used to train hospitality students. Discusses the potential for immersive technology to be used in various industries
Talking Walls: Cape Escape
No full textThe author extols the 1951 modified cape for sale at 58 Langsford Road overlooking Cape Porpoise