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.
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Georgetown’s Reid State Park leads new era of coastal management
As storms become more frequent and intense, Reid State Park shifts from recovery to resilience, including removable boardwalks and growing partnerships.
What caretakers of one Midcoast landmark learned a year after devastating coastal storms
In recognition of the first anniversary of the January 2024 storms, Shelley Gallagher, director of Bristol Parks and Recreation, reflects on lessons learned by staff at Pemaquid Point Lighthouse.
Damariscotta man dead after head-on crash in Bristol
The driver of the other vehicle was taken to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
Bristol residents take a stand for clammers with conservation donation
Despite controversy over public use of Maine’s intertidal areas, Bristol shellfish harvesters gain “forever” access to clam flats on the east shore of John’s Bay.
The vision behind Carter’s Wharf revival in Boothbay Harbor
The historic Sea Pier in Boothbay Harbor prepares for a new era of commercial harvesting.
Midcoast fog bells sound again after restoration
The Pemaquid Peninsula has a new ring.