Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust seeks volunteers to join its “Bittersweet Brigade” workdays, from 9-11 a.m. every Wednesday through the summer and fall at Round Top Farm, 12 Round Top Lane, Damariscotta. The goal at the property is to reduce invasive plants, which are non-native plant species that, once introduced to a new ecosystem, establish themselves, […]
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Dresden’s Summerfest is back July 20 at Pownalborough Courthouse
Dresden’s annual Summerfest will be back this weekend at the historic Pownalborough Courthouse from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, July 20 (rain or shine). The perennial gathering features numerous options for entertaining kids and adults — three-legged races, tug-of-war, face painting and gentle goats to pet are among this year’s highlights. There will also […]
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Friends of Merrymeeting Bay to host tree walk in Bowdoinham
Friends of Merrymeeting Bay is hosting a tree walk led by amateur naturalist and entomologist Cathy Reynolds at 4 p.m. Monday, July 21. Merrymeeting Bay is internationally recognized for its unique, tidal, freshwater ecosystem and is surrounded by a diversity of habitats, including a variety of forest types, fields, agricultural and horticultural landscapes. While trees […]
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Wiscasset farm up for sale, but only to someone looking to keep it alive
The Maine Farmland Trust will be reviewing potential buyers throughout the summer, with an open house scheduled for next week. The nonprofit will also accept online proposals to keep Morris Farm as an agricultural space.
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Historical society to host informative and tasty walking tour of Brunswick conservation area
Pejepscot Historical Society invites the public to join local birder Gordon Smith on a natural and cultural history walking tour at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 20. Under Smith’s guidance, participants will explore the Captain William A. Fitzgerald Recreation and Conservation Area, a 66-acre park owned by the Town of Brunswick. It is managed as a […]
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History talk at Rockland Public Library promises to be a treat
Rockland Public Library will host “New England’s Treats and Sweets: A History Talk by Susan Bregman” at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 24, in the Community Room. At the free event, Bregman will share the stories behind familiar New England treats from Fluffernutters to Necco Wafers and whoopie pies. A chocolate mill opened in Boston in […]
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Three historical groups offer insights into Midcoast shipbuilding
Damariscotta Historical Society, the Chapman-Hall House and the Newcastle Historical Society will share with visitors a look at the work of local shipbuilders at three different locations this Saturday, July 19. Visitors are welcome at the Damariscotta Historical Society and the Chapman-Hall House between noon and 4 p.m. and at the Newcastle Historical Society from […]
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Laurel Libby draws impassioned crowd to Topsham event as she weighs run for governor
The Auburn Republican state representative spoke about free speech issues and the controversy surrounding her social media post of a photo of a transgender athlete.
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Brunswick seeking input on 10-year plan
The drafted plan provides an outline for land use, housing, economy, infrastructure, natural resources and more.
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Maine shipyards would get boost from defense spending proposal
The Senate Armed Services Committee has approved additional investments in the state shipyards, with billions allocated to shipbuilding programs and the procurement of new ships for the U.S. Navy.