I honestly don’t remember when our family switched over from boxed macaroni and cheese to the good homemade stuff; I only know I wish I’d done it a whole lot sooner. Back in the day it took a couple tries to train my growing brood to like it, but now it’s a family favorite, as […]
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Coastal History: German spies on North Street
Writing this column has led me to some interesting experiences. After writing about the Wiscasset, Waterville and Farmington Railway, I was invited out to the railway museum in Alna to take a ride in the train engine. It was a childhood dream come true. After writing about one magical day I spent on Cushing Island […]
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Arts Calendar: Dec. 4-14
c cc Midcoast Film “The Polar Express,” 10 a.m., Dec. 7 and 14, Nordica Theatre in Freeport. Admission is food item and/or monetary donation for the Freeport Community Services food pantry. Ongoing Eveningstar Cinema, 149 Maine St., Brunswick, classically romantic environment for fantasy, pleasure, adventure and fun, eveningstarcinema.com. Frontier, Fort Andross, 14 Maine St., Brunswick, independent, […]
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Sande’s Picks: Something new coming to West Bath
Tyler Inman and Ryan Bisson are busy putting the finishing touches on their new brewery and pub, Trinken Brewing Co., at 144 State Road in West Bath. Opening this winter with kolsch-style brews (a brewing style which originated in Cologne, Germany), the beers will be pale in color with a crisp, clean finish. The home […]
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Sande’s Picks: Sample Maine’s best specialty foods
Craft fairs, especially at holiday time, are festive, lively and filled with the sights and smells of the season. These next few weekends a huge variety of fairs are offering unique and lovingly created items for gifts and your own pleasure. Specialty foods abound and many are available for sampling. Here are a few suggestions […]
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Coastal History: A Maine Thanksgiving
I wish I could say the Pilgrims settled in Maine. Maybe if it hadn’t been for the failure of the Popham Colony, they would have considered it. Alas, they decided to land in Massachusetts instead. Well, technically they decided to land in New York at Hudson Bay. But a storm blew them 220 miles north […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Let the celebration begin
“The most wonderful time of the year” is upon us and here at the cove, the baking has begun in anticipation of the Annual Family Cookie Exchange, one of the highlights of the season. Back in the day, I used to make about 20 kinds of cookies all by myself. At present, however, I just […]
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Arts Calendar: Nov. 27-Dec. 7
Greater Portland Exhibits/Galleries “Serenity – 2019,” Richard Boyd Art Gallery, 15 Epps St., Peaks Island, paintings that evoke tranquility, through Nov. 30, richardboydartgallery.com. “Tall Tales and Short Stories” by Nancy Morgan Barnes, Greenhut Galleries, 146 Middle St., Portland, to Nov. 30, greenhutgalleries.me. “Autumn,” featuring John Wilkinson at Hawk Ridge Farm, 90 Minot Road, Pownal, 1-4 […]
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Coastal History: A lesson in Swedenborgianism
During the 2008 presidential campaign, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch printed an amusing line about Sarah Palin, calling her “the least qualified running mate since the Swedenborgian shipbuilder Arthur Sewell ran as William Jennings Bryan’s No. 2 in 1896.” This is a rare modern reference to the obscure wealthy shipbuilder from Bath, who did indeed run […]
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Sande’s Picks: Dish it up at local cooking classes
One of the most creative and prolific venues for learning new kitchen skills and exploring culinary adventures is Now You’re Cooking in Bath. Classes are offered on a regular schedule from 6-8 p.m. at the store. Reservations are required and the spaces sell out quickly. The early 2020 schedule is now available, so planning ahead […]