Column: Minor concerns or petty triumphs

David Grima on getting old, moving to Maine and how much is "enough." David Grima is a former editor with Courier Publications. He can be reached at davidgrima@ymail.com.

Column: Stocking up, part one

Home Ecology is a synthesis of two related academic disciplines: human ecology and home economics, both born of the idea that we live in a world of limited resources. When we recognize the limits, our lives can be both comfortable and sustainable. Shlomit Auciello is an award-winning writer, photographer, and human ecologist who has lived in Midcoast Maine since 1988. Home Ecology is published here on a bi-weekly basis.

Column: Stepping up

Glenn remembers his grandmother and her step stool. Glenn Billington is a lifelong resident of Rockland and has worked for The Courier-Gazette and The Free Press since 1989.

Community briefs July 1

Easy one-pot rice and beans

Variations on rice and beans are popular in many cultures around the world. This recipe was so quick, easy, and delicious and dirtied only one pot.

Education briefs June 24

Jeffrey L. Robbins

THOMASTON — Jeffrey L. Robbins, 58, of Thomaston, passed away unexpectedly and peacefully in his sleep May 1, 2021.

Time to go back to the doctor

Senate enacts Maxmin’s criminal justice reform bill

On June 18, the Senate enacted a bill from Sen. Chloe Maxmin, D-Nobleboro, to help people guilty of low-level crimes contribute to their communities, rather than serve jail time.

Arthur T. Farnham

VINALHAVEN — Arthur T. ‘Russ’ Farnham passed away unexpectedly but peacefully at his Vinalhaven home Friday, June 18, 2021, with his loving partner and young son by his side. He was 44.