When I celebrate Valentine’s Day with my wife, I will be totally unapologetic if my mind wanders to my first crush. Here’s the backstory. When I was four or five years old, a neighbor lady gave me a box of old Valentines. My favorite was adorned with a little girl who looked like a bee. […]
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Land trust trail project weighs conservation and accessibility in Bowdoinham
KELT plans to reshape a section of Center Point Preserve so trail users, including those with mobility challenges, can enjoy views of Merrymeeting Bay. It won’t be the first project of its kind, but the new trend has opened up a debate about “nature for all” vs. “nature for nature’s sake.”
From the Chocolate Church: Bath Lantern Parade conjures magic, community creativity and joyous celebration
On Feb. 22, the Chocolate Church Arts Center and Main Street Bath will put on its Annual Lantern Parade and Free Concert. After a fun day of Winterfest Activities, residents and visitors of the Bath Community will gather at 6 p.m. at the parking lot of Five County Federal Credit Union, 765 Washington St., for […]
Rivers Arts accepting submissions to love-themed exhibition
Love is in the air at River Arts in Damariscotta. Artists are invited to submit work for the upcoming juried show, “Love.” This exhibition will showcase artists’ exploration and interpretation of love in its many forms. “Love” will run from Feb. 25 through April 5; deadline for submission is 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 22. Diana […]
Take a trip to Wonderland in new exhibition at Rockland library
Throughout February, Montville artist Colette Shumate-Smith presents “Alice’s UnBirthday,” a collection of “Alice in Wonderland” memorabilia and artwork in the display cases at the Rockland Public Library. “Alice’s tenacity and curiosity gets her in and out of many situations,” Shumate-Smith said in a prepared release from the library. “She is evolving and changing to fit […]
Griffin William Sherry of The Ghost of Paul Revere to perform in Gardiner
Living somewhere in between modern catharsis and American myth, Griffin William Sherry’s roots continue to grow strong in the ever-evolving genres of folk, Americana and rock ‘n’ roll. Sherry will take the stage at Johnson Hall Opera House in Gardiner at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14. Sherry’s music is inspired by his New England rural […]
Cooking at the Cove: You’ll love these recipes for Valentine’s Day
Way back in the ’60s, my mom was on a flight from Syracuse to Washington, D.C. and this chicken vol au vent was what they served for dinner. On the plane, Mom was so enraptured with this meal that she contacted the airline and asked for the recipe. And it was given to her. Over […]
Lewiston boys, Brunswick girls win KVAC A indoor track titles
All-around performances help Blue Devils and Dragons claim conference titles.
Harpswell’s iconic Cribstone Bridge inspires Roux Institute’s Alfond Center
A major educational building under construction in Portland draws inspiration from a Harpswell icon — the Cribstone Bridge. Northeastern University’s Roux Insitute held a design contest for the Alfond Center on its new, $500 million Portland campus. The design needed to embody Maine, leading the CambridgeSeven architecture firm to the historic span between Orr’s and Bailey […]
Report strengthens case for central emergency services building
A new report produced by Harpswell emergency services officials provides further evidence that building a central facility on Mountain Road would shorten response times and cost less than a proposed alternative. The report was created by a local working group after the Harpswell Select Board rejected a request by the Orr’s and Bailey Islands Fire Department […]
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