Bath Kindness Day is set for Aug. 17.
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Fishermen’s Association introduces a new era for working waterfront resilience
As federal aid from January storms rolls in, waterfront owners are left to wonder what the path to recovery looks like. Enter the Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association’s new rapid relief Go Fish! Fund.
Topsham furniture maker persists despite paralyzing illness
Dave Gosselin still finds a way to pursue his passion for carpentry and building through his Topsham-based family business.
First Spice & Tea Exchange in Maine opens in Freeport
The new location held its grand opening at the end of last week, offering free tea samples and sniffs of the wide variety of herbs and spices.
Local camps make nature accessible for kids with autism
Federal law ensures support for disabled students during the school year, but that 3-month summer break can be a challenge for many families. Nature day camps have entered the scene with increased support for neurodivergent kids.
Maine to restart interlibrary loan program Sept. 3
The van service that delivers books and other materials to libraries across the state was suspended for several months while a new contract award was appealed.
Pejepscot History Center fundraises to conserve Joshua L. Chamberlain pieces
Pejepscot History Center, which owns and operates the Joshua L. Chamberlain Museum, is conducting a fundraising campaign for two priceless artifacts in its collection with a Conservation Gala from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 15, at Skyline Farm in North Yarmouth. The event at the museum of horse-drawn transportation and historic site is dedicated to conserving […]
Midcoast school earns recognition from Down East Magazine
The Center for Teaching and Learning in Edgecomb announced Monday, Aug. 12, that the school has been awarded “Best Private Elementary School” in Maine by Down East Magazine. CTL serves students in pre-kindergarten through grade 8 from Harpswell, Bath, Brunswick, Georgetown, Arrowsic, Topsham and other surrounding towns. The school’s mission is to provide a joyful […]
Gulf of Maine Books to host talk on nonfiction writer’s new book
Gulf of Maine Books in Brunswick will host an afternoon with Lucy Lippard — writer, art critic, curator, activist and life-long Maine summer resident — at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14. Lippard’s new book, “Stuff: Instead of a Memoir,” will be the topic of discussion. Called “a playful and beautifully illustrated window into her adventurous […]
Richmond man identified as driver in fatal crash
Mark J. Judd, 20, is described as a beloved member of the community who touched the lives of everyone who knew him, according to a GoFundMe page.