Wiscasset Creative Alliance recently announced that TREATs, a bakery café in Wiscasset, is the People’s Choice winner of Wreaths Around the Holidays 2024. Nine decorated wreaths were on view to the public during the event, which happens each year during Wiscasset Holiday Marketfest in early December. For the contest, local businesses are invited to decorate […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Recipes for the weekend between holidays
The coming weekend is shaping up to be one for entertaining at my house, and as I go through my lists and recipes, I hit on a couple ideas that I wanted to share with you. Roasting a big batch of root vegetables is something I do quite frequently this time of year. When there […]
Shelter Institute goes digital, spreading to homebuilders worldwide
After 50 years of empowering Midcoast craftsmen, a Woolwich organization has turned to online courses and opened enrollment to international students. Here’s what graduates have to say.
Children’s book author sails into Maine Maritime Museum exhibit
Maine Maritime Museum is displaying a whimsical yearlong exhibit featuring the work of Maine-based children’s book author and illustrator Chris Van Dusen.
From the Chocolate Church: Rounding out the year with back-to-back shows at the Annex
Newly renovated club space hosting eclectic programming.
5 Freeport shops to hit before the holidays
Check out these five Maine-based shops for your last-minute holiday grabs.
Rockland library to screen Charlie Chaplin classic
Ain’t sayin’ he a gold digger … well, actually, he is. Charlie Chaplin stars in the 1925 film “The Gold Rush,” screening at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 26, at Rockland Public Library. “The Gold Rush” features the Little Tramp becoming a gold digger. Chaplin drew inspiration from the Donner Party and the Klondike Gold Rush […]
Maine Country Music Hall of Fame seeks contestants for guitar competition
The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum is accepting contestants for its 4th Annual Maine High School Student Guitar Competition. Maine high school students in grades 9-12 are required to submit a video of their performance by March 1, 2025, to be judged by members of the Maine Country Music Hall of Fame. […]
Damariscotta art gallery accepting submissions for members’ show
River Arts in Damariscotta recently announced an opportunity for artists to kick off the new year with an upcoming members’ show. All current and new members are invited to submit one piece for this non-juried exhibition. Deadline for entries is 4 p.m. on Jan. 11. The show will run from Jan. 14 through Feb. 22. […]
Bakers dazzle judges at Wiscasset Marketfest’s Christmas Cookie Challenge
Judges for the Wiscasset Marketfest’s Christmas Cookie Challenge on Dec. 7 sampled a variety of treats, including Cranberry Lime Snowballs, Gingerbread, Hot Cocoa Cookies and Molasses & Ginger. But the ultimate winner was the Double Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookie baked by Becca Thayer of Wiscasset. This year’s judges were Lily Burt from Jodie’s Café and […]