Trade, tariffs and carbon pricing may not make for intriguing conversation around the holiday dinner table, but they are increasingly important topics as nations wrestle with reducing climate warming emissions. The next Trump administration — even without climate policy as a priority — could see tariffs based on foreign greenhouse gas emissions as a way […]
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Studio Theatre of Bath suits up for its adults-only Twisted Christmas
The local theater is putting on an adults-only comedy, music, dance and improv show with a twist on classic Christmas themes to close out the year.
Just at Little Old: Hanging with Socrates, cheering the Sox
In 2004, the Boston Red Sox swept the St. Louis Cardinals in four games to win the World Series, their first Series win since 1918. While I was delighted for all us long-suffering Sox fans, I was most happy because my dear friend Clark Truesdell, who was battling cancer, would get to savor the victory. […]
Boys’ basketball: Mt. Ararat displays chemistry, tough defense in win
Mt. Ararat never trails in 77-56 victory over defending Class A champion Gray-New Gloucester.
Artist to discuss his recycled rope art at Rockland Public Library
Rockland Public Library is hosting artist Eric Darling for a talk on his recycled rope art at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 19. Over the past few years, Darling has collected over a ton of abandoned pot warp and has explored its versatility as a durable art medium. There is a cultural and historical connection between […]
Midcoast housing authority pausing vouchers in preparation for new Topsham complex
The Brunswick Topsham Housing Authority will stop issuing vouchers, also known as Section 8 rental assistance, to save opportunities for the new housing complex being built in Topsham. The waiting list to move into the new building will also open within the next few weeks.
From the Chocolate Church: Join the annual holiday sing-along
I was lucky to call the late, great American composer, arranger and conductor Alice Parker a friend. She was also a guide and teacher of sorts to me — mostly through long conversations held in her kitchen. Alice once said, “Song is a right and need. It is human communication at its most elemental level.” […]
Maine State Music Theatre to host Santa and Mrs. Claus for holiday sing-along
Maine State Music Theatre is hosting a magical holiday event for families this Saturday: the MSMT Santa Sing-Along. From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Dec. 14, Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at MSMT Creative Studios, 22 Elm St., Brunswick. This festive event will offer children the opportunity to meet the holiday icons, share […]
Lincoln Theater to screen in-depth Van Gogh documentary
Lincoln Theater will present “Exhibition On Screen: Van Gogh: Poets & Lovers,” a documentary that explores the genius and passion of Vincent Van Gogh, screening at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 12, and 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13. Directed by David Bickerstaff and produced by Phil Grabsky, the film offers a rare opportunity to dive into […]
Greater Freeport Community Chorus to put on winter concerts in Freeport and North Yarmouth
The Greater Freeport Community Chorus will present its winter concert at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, at the Freeport Performing Arts Center, 30 Holbrook St., Freeport, and at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at the North Yarmouth Congregational Church, 3 Gray Road, North Yarmouth. Artistic Director Jesse Myers-Wakeman has chosen the featured work of the […]