River Arts in Damariscotta will host a reception for its Members’ Show from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 18. The salon-style exhibition is on display through Feb. 22. The public is invited to meet the artists, view their artwork and enjoy light refreshments at the opening reception, which will double as the reception for another exhibition, […]
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Lewiston theater to stage off-Broadway hit featuring audience participation
The Public Theatre in Lewiston is putting on the play “Every Brilliant Thing” from Jan. 24 through Feb. 2. This funny and moving story is told with the help of the audience. When a woman goes into the hospital because she finds it “hard to be happy,” her 7-year-old daughter starts writing her a list […]
Brunswick authority corrects toxic foam count at airport
The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority corrected the foam concentrate inventory for Hangar 6 at Brunswick Executive Airport.
Cooking at the Cove: My good friend, Dutch oven
One of the absolute best purchases I ever made in my life was a Dutch oven. It had to be red, and I remember saving up for it. I found The One at JCPenney, a 7-quart Le Creuset knockoff, and it was on sale. Within 10 minutes after getting it home and prepping this long-desired […]
Jack, Harry and the artist
Dog stories, and in particular, sad dog stories, are nothing new, but when a friend called to tell me of this one, I realized this story had a unique tenor. This is a tale of how both a new dog and new owner had to grieve together, to get through a wrenching separation. They still […]
Behind the scenes of company that makes PFAS testing kits used in Brunswick
An in-depth look at Cyclopure, the Illinois-based maker of accessible PFAS testing kits.
Grant supports nonprofit’s restorative justice efforts at Mt. Ararat High School
Restorative Justice Project Maine recently received a $9,000 grant from the Community Development Fund of the Maine Community Foundation to support Mt. Ararat High School in offering students more restorative responses to harm and conflict. The Belfast-based organization will work with school staff, students and partners to increase understanding of restorative principles and practices. RJP […]
Former Miss Wiscasset Diner now home to new Thai restaurant
From Thai lobster to rangoons stuffed with crab from Waldoboro, Charm Thai aims to marry bold Asian flavors with local Maine catch.
Welcome to the new world: Looking at 2025
By this time next week, a new administration will be underway, and depending on what was just campaign talk and what was actual policy promises, our national legislative landscape will undoubtedly be changing. Regardless of your political preference, this happens every four to eight years, but this time it feels different. I think that’s because […]
The simple joy of snow
I love the snow. I love how it forces us to slow down and take pause. I especially love how a good snowfall puts Washington, D.C. into panic mode, as it has again this week, causing federal office buildings to shut down. I lived in the D.C. region for about eight years and the response […]