Summer has officially arrived and with it a return to St. Philip’s annual celebration of the luscious red berry that signals the start of summer. They’ll be waiting for you at 12 Hodge St. in Wiscasset. While this year’s festival is more modest in scope, there will be a chance to check out the new […]
June 2022
Pair of artists show oil paintings at Pemaquid Art Gallery
Two artists currently on view at the Pemaquid Art Gallery in Bristol’s Lighthouse Park are Barbara Klein and Liliana Thelander, both oil painters with distinctive realistic styles who depict coastal scenes among other subjects. Each followed a different path to painting, with Klein having had a passion for painting since childhood and being largely self-taught, […]
Forest meditation and yurt yoga at Hidden Valley Nature Center
Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson will host a forest meditation and yurt yoga session starting at noon on Thursday, June 30. This experience is a beginner-friendly exploration of mindful breathing and “movement medicine” in a beautiful, forested setting, according to a news release. The group will meet and begin its practice at the parking […]
Letter to the editor: Assault rifle? We know what they are
A recent writer (June 19) bemoans his inability to discern what assault style weapons look like. A definition of “assault” from Merriam Webster might help paint the picture: Noun – “a military attack usually involving direct combat with enemy forces;” Verb – “to make an assault on or to attack violently.” “Does anyone know what […]
Letter: Pause growth in Brunswick to protect climate
All development that involves cutting trees and paving land has an impact on our climate. We are seeing the immediate destruction of habitat on the former Navy base, where many large swaths of older trees have been/are being destroyed to create office buildings and new housing. As this continues, we in Brunswick are doing our […]
Commentary: We should never forget Vincent Chin
Even young Asian Americans don’t know about the young man, murdered because of his race, 40 years ago.
Maine Voices: Caring for pets takes more than love
Before making the commitment to care for an animal, an expert suggests asking yourself some hard questions.
Gordon Weil: Gasoline only part of economic problem
Conventional wisdom wrongly blames Biden for inflation
On the Market: Reasonably priced ranch-style homes
Looking for something below the median sales price? Look a little further afield from Maine’s cities.
David Treadwell: Summertime memories and musings
Do you remember “The Summer of 1942,” the nostalgic movie about a teenage boy’s huge crush on an “older” (in her 20s) woman, played by Jennifer O’ Neal, a stunning beauty who could fuel the fantasies of any male with a pulse? The year 1942 has significance for Tina and me, as we were both […]