Sullivan shares how, much like the art of basket weaving, weaving together loose threads from history can help us better understand the place we call home.
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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Enter an antiquarian home in Damariscotta
After a lifetime of collecting antiques, Ed Oestreich reflects on how he wants to be remembered — by the sum of what he calls his “life’s work.”
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Harpswell’s spread-out reading landscape takes a turn
Thanks to the Harpswell Neck Library Association, locals can now borrow books for free — sparking a new town tradition and an ever-evolving inventory.
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As temperatures rise, local summer camps turn to the sun
Harpswell Neck Physical Education Association uses solar energy to upgrade its facilities without paying a cent.
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Midcoast tuna tournaments pitch in with science
Atlantic bluefin tuna populations are on the rebound, or so local scientists suggest.
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Tuna time: Bailey Island Fishing Tournament returns with a technological twist
After a four-year hiatus, the Bailey Island Fishing Tournament returns. Event organizers outline what’s new and what’s stayed the same.
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Fitness tips from Maine Senior Games’ Athlete of the Year
Triathlon athlete and 81-year-old retiree Charles Cray has been in several Maine Senior Games over the years. His secret? “Keep moving.”
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How a USDA federal grant will benefit Brunswick school district
Full Plate Full Potential has invested in seven local projects to help bring seafood to Maine’s lunch lines. Here’s how the Brunswick School Department will reap the rewards.
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Organizations work to keep conservation lands connected to save species
In 2002, Midcoast land trusts teamed up to save wildlife habitats. Decades and thousands of acres later, the acquisition process has changed to reflect the growing need for local housing.
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Midcoast artists reckon with climate change
Saving the planet has become a topic of creative debate.