Muscongus Bay in the Midcoast area offers some of the most challenging and intriguing sea kayaking on the Maine coast. A significant attraction is a myriad of islands that populate the bay. Located in the west central sector of the bay, remote Thief Island is one of the most interesting and scenic. I stopped at […]
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Maine Senate candidate Jordan Wood dropping out to run for 2nd District seat
Wood said he made the decision after learning Rep. Jared Golden won’t seek reelection, and said he believes the resources of his campaign would be better spent in the 2nd District.
Maine oyster farmer’s bid to unseat Susan Collins immediately gains national attention
Graham Platner’s campaign has generated lots of media buzz, and he’s working with advisers who have strategized on unlikely wins for prominent Democrats including Zohran Mamdani and Sen. John Fetterman.
Pemaquid Beach Triathlon in Bristol set for Aug. 24
All skill levels are welcome at the Pemaquid Beach Triathlon, taking place this year on Aug. 24. The triathlon is a fundraiser for Bristol Parks and Recreation. Proceeds will be used to build a playground at Pemaquid Beach Park. The Pemaquid Beach Triathlon is a sprint triathlon, which is the shortest category in the sport. […]
Donald Trump gave Susan Collins a pass, for now. Will Maine voters?
The Republican senator’s maneuvering on Trump’s tax and spending cuts bill shows she’s walking a tightrope ahead of her 2026 reelection bid.
Old Bristol Historical Society kicks off speaker series with a sailor’s journey to West Africa
Old Bristol Historical Society (OBHS) will launch its Summer Speaker Series with “Martin Van Buren Fountain: Unwitting Witness and Recorder of History, 1863-1864” on Sunday, June 29. Presentations in the series will be at 7 p.m. at the Bristol Congregational Church in Bristol Mills (with the exception of July 27, which will be at the […]
Maine marine scientist elected to America’s oldest honorary society
Lobster researcher Bob Steneck is the first University of Maine faculty member to gain entry to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Coastal Rivers seeks volunteers for estuary monitoring program
Coastal Rivers’ Estuary Water Quality Monitoring Program is looking for volunteers to get out on the water and be part of an ongoing community science project to inform the broader community about the health of the Damariscotta River. A volunteer training session for this program is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday, May 2, […]
Friends of Pemaquid Point Lighthouse seeks volunteers for summer
Friends of the Pemaquid Point Lighthouse has an opportunity for anyone interested in history and who enjoys meeting people from all over the world. The group is seeking volunteer docents dedicated to educating and engaging visitors about the rich history of the lighthouse and its Maine coastal surroundings. The Pemaquid Point Lighthouse in Bristol dates […]
Lincoln County businesses invited to free website-building class
Lincoln County-area businesses are invited to register for a free, five-week class to learn how to build or update their websites. “Build Your Business Website” is presented by New Ventures Maine in partnership with Empower by GoDaddy and Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission. The online/in-person classes are from 3-4:30 p.m. on Thursdays from April 3 […]