Brunswick residents, inspired by a recent water conservation and ‘rewilding’ law, are pushing for a pesticide ordinance.
Laura Sitterly
Laura Sitterly covers the northern part of The Times Record's territory, including Harpswell, Phippsburg, Wiscasset and surrounding towns. Her lifelong love of the outdoors was sparked by a childhood spent paddling the lakes and rivers of New York State’s Adirondack Mountains. She earned a bachelor’s degree at Auburn University and a publishing certificate from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She spends her free time cross-country skiing or swimming the coast, depending on the season.
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Land trust launches inaugural trail challenge
A celebration of conservation and community: For every mile hiked, paddled or biked this autumn, participants will be eligible for a monthly prize.
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8 Lincoln County towns to get high-speed internet
Fiber service enters the Midcoast, a more “resilient” source of internet connection.
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$34 million Route 1 improvements in Woolwich near end
The new Pleasant Cove Bridge on Route 1 touts itself as a project for environmentalists and transportation officials.
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Bolstering fishermen with a pen and a brush
Midcoast artists shine a light on the grit and resilience of the fishing industry in their work and contribute to MCFA’s relief fund.
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Fishermen’s Association introduces a new era for working waterfront resilience
As federal aid from January storms rolls in, waterfront owners are left to wonder what the path to recovery looks like. Enter the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association’s new rapid relief Go Fish! Fund.
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Local camps make nature accessible for kids with autism
Federal law ensures support for disabled students during the school year, but that 3-month summer break can be a challenge for many families. Nature day camps have entered the scene with increased support for neurodivergent kids.
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Sunken fishing vessel recovered from Harpswell waters after 7 months
After seven months, the sunken Jacob Pike was raised from the New Meadows River, months after it went under in a January storm.
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New condo development aims to ease Phippsburg housing crunch
Next year, 31 condominiums near Popham Beach will enter the scene.
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Award-winning Crystal Spring Farmers Market turns 25
Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust plans a special anniversary celebration to round out National Farmers Market Week.