Coastal Journal news

Published
February 8, 2023

Bath to celebrate second annual Winterfest

Main Street Bath is returning with its second annual Winterfest, this year with more performances and featuring the Morse High School drummers in the lantern parade.
Published
February 7, 2023

Freeport residents against proposed apartment complex seek others to speak out

The residents in opposition believe the proposed complex detracts from the historic New England feel of the town and does not comply with local ordinances.
Published
February 7, 2023

A bond of more than 40 years bolstered by bunco

Twelve childhood friends meet monthly to socialize and play a fun little dice game.
Published
February 3, 2023

Midcoast artists join forces to expand reach

The revived Midcoast chapter of the Union of Maine Visual Artists provides artists with more venues to show their work, including a juried show this month in Belfast.
Published
January 31, 2023

Gorham woman revels in retirement as time to reach her peak

Solo adventuring, on the Camino de Santiago and Mount Everest, gives Marieta Atienza, 68, a recently retired nurse, a new lease on life.

Published
January 25, 2023

Patten Free Library serves up local history for newcomers, old timers alike

The Bath library's Town History Series will be presented to in-person audiences for the first time since before the pandemic.
Published
January 18, 2023

Bath eighth graders hit the books with little buddies

An eighth grade class in Bath wraps up a reading project by writing customized stories for their kindergarten partners.
Published
January 17, 2023

Winter Guide: Outdoor skating rinks ready when weather is

Maine’s time-honored tradition of ice skating melted down with moderating temperatures and rain after Christmas, but those in charge of some of the outdoor rinks are patiently toughing it out until temperatures plummet. “We just need some cold weather,” said Neal Reynolds, outdoor operations supervisor of the free rink at Pineland Farms in New Gloucester. […]
Published
January 17, 2023

Winter Guide: Pineland Farms offers a wealth of activities

While the weather may sometimes forget, the winter season is undoubtedly upon us. Determined to find ways of avoiding the annual winter blues, I took a trip to Pineland Farms in New Gloucester, a 5,000-acre working farm ripe with recreational activities, skiing trails, farm animals and more. When there’s snow, Pineland bustles with cross-country skiers, […]
Published
January 17, 2023

Winter Guide: From produce to pottery, shop local at winter farmers markets

Farmers markets aren’t just for summer anymore. As the season takes hold, winter farmers markets are being offered in many towns, giving residents a chance to shop locally for produce, dairy, eggs and more while also supporting Maine farmers. It’s tough for farmers to reach customers during their off season, but the winter markets […]