Maine native Kate Stookey will take over the position at Maine Coast Heritage Trust in early 2022 after current President Tim Glidden retires at the end of this year.
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Topsham residents share mixed feelings about moving away from town meeting government
During a forum Tuesday, one resident argued that town meetings are sparsely attended, making it easier for special interests.
Cooking at the Cove: Easy recipes to get through the December rush
Shopping, wrapping, decorating, baking, an evening at Gardens Aglow, a concert at the Chocolate Church, a school play, a church fair … all the December doings can add up to a whole lot of rushing around and crankiness and sleep deprivation. I’m here to advise you to take it easy on yourselves. Plan for some […]
Sande’s Picks: Create memorable moments with unique gifts of food
Food and beverage gifts are perfect and fun for the holidays – not so much for the items themselves but for the experiences and memories they provide. I think the most special food gift is a record of your family’s food history through recipes, stories and memories. Several years ago, I purchased a three-ring binder […]
Maine Coast Heritage Trust President Tim Glidden to retire
Topsham-based Maine Coast Heritage Trust announced that Tim Glidden will end his tenure as president of the statewide land trust organization at the end of the year. The organization said it expects to name Glidden’s successor in the coming weeks. Glidden has been active in Maine’s environmental sector for 40 years, having served in 1983 […]
Local food banks brace for holiday demand
The food banks and pantries have seen an increase in their clients in the last few months.
Bath arts center begins architectural assessment to gear up for repairs
“If you look at our heating bill, I think we heat our parking lot and part of Washington Street,” said Chocolate Church Arts Center Executive Director William Lederer regarding the state of the 174-year-old building.
Cooking at the Cove: Be ready for the hygge
If memory serves me correctly, I introduced you to hygge last winter. May this week’s column serve as a reminder. This is the time of year when we Mainers may as well embrace the Danish/Norwegian word that is pronounced “hyoo·guh” and means “the mood of coziness and feelings of comfortable conviviality, wellness and contentment.” We […]
‘Business is bonkers’ in downtown Bath this year as holiday season approaches
Sen. Angus King said he was impressed by the “vitality” of Bath’s thriving downtown while visiting small businesses Monday.
Commercial vehicles prohibited from using bridge connecting Brunswick and Topsham
The change to the Frank J. Wood bridge applies to buses and commercial vehicles with a gross weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more.