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New leadership at coastal conservation group

by Kathleen O'Brien December 7, 2021December 8, 2021

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.

Topsham residents share mixed feelings about moving away from town meeting government

by Payal Gangishetti December 7, 2021December 8, 2021

During a forum Tuesday, one resident argued that town meetings are sparsely attended, making it easier for special interests.

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Cooking at the Cove: Easy recipes to get through the December rush

by Karen Schneider December 3, 2021December 3, 2021

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 […]

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Sande’s Picks: Create memorable moments with unique gifts of food

by Sande Updegraph December 3, 2021December 1, 2021

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 […]

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Maine Coast Heritage Trust President Tim Glidden to retire

by The Times Record December 1, 2021December 1, 2021

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 […]

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Local food banks brace for holiday demand

by Payal Gangishetti November 30, 2021December 1, 2021

The food banks and pantries have seen an increase in their clients in the last few months.

Coastal Journal, Times Record

Bath arts center begins architectural assessment to gear up for repairs

by Kathleen O'Brien November 29, 2021December 2, 2021

“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.

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

Cooking at the Cove: Be ready for the hygge

by Karen Schneider November 26, 2021November 23, 2021

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 […]