The First Universalist Church of Auburn will hold its Gingerbread Sunday Fair from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 24 at the church. The fair will features the church’s famous gift baskets, with themes like “Gourmet Cook,” “Relax,” “Pamper Me,” “Chocolate Lover,” “Movie Night,” “Rainy Day Crafts” for kids and more. Handmade crafts and […]
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Brunswick kicks off holiday season with tree lighting ceremony and Santa
The Brunswick Downtown Association will present its annual tree lighting ceremony on the Brunswick Town Mall on Nov. 30, complete with a visit from Santa Claus. The event will feature performances by the Brunswick High School Chorus and the Una Voce Chamber Choir, free cookies and cocoa, and horse-drawn wagon rides. At 5:30 p.m., Santa […]
Art collection supports fundraising for two area nonprofits
Topsham Public Library is hosting an art show and English tea-style reception honoring the work of former Brunswick resident and retired artist Consuelo G. Bailey, known to many as Connie or C.G. Bailey, from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23. These works will be available to purchase in an online auction, which runs through Dec. 13. […]
Cooking at the Cove: Colorful accents for your Thanksgiving feast
Let’s ditch the mundane mashed squash and the green bean casserole, shall we? It’s time we changed things up and made our Thanksgiving side dishes zing and sing. Make way for more nutritious, colorful, interesting food for your feast. And rejoice in the fact that some of the prep work can be accomplished a day […]
Jase Graves: Thanksgiving on the mantel
Now that Halloween is over and I’ve almost polished off that jumbo bag of snack-size Almond Joy bars that I “forgot” to distribute to trick-or-treaters, it’s time to start thinking about Thanksgiving. And speaking of gorging on holiday fare, Thanksgiving is an occasion when Americans express our deep appreciation for our country’s blessings by eating […]
Midcoast Literacy helps educate Bath’s multilingual students
Bath-area school district partners with Midcoast Literacy to help the multilingual student population, which has grown over the past few years.
Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association fishcake captivates young palates
Positive student feedback on MCFA’s new fishcake product signals seafood’s growing popularity among youngsters.
OBIFD proposes, then withdraws, alternative to central emergency services facility
The Orr’s and Bailey Islands Fire Department recently proposed an alternative to the town’s proposed central emergency services facility, then withdrew the plan in the face of stiff opposition. The town appears likely to ask voters if they want to build a $6 million-plus central station in March 2025, at Harpswell’s annual Town Meeting. OBIFD’s […]
Bath Area BackPack Program seeks help fighting student hunger
Over 45% of students in the Bath area are food challenged, and in some schools, it’s as high as 65%. Though all students receive free breakfast and lunch at school, those meals may be the only meals of the day for some. The Bath Area BackPack Program is pushing to raise $60,000 to help sustain […]
From the Chamber: Some chances to build community
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: The Midcoast Tree Festival, presented by Hammond Lumber Company, starts this weekend! That is, of course, a joke for my loyal readers as I have been mentioning the Midcoast Tree Festival about every other column for two months. In my defense, it is truly one of the […]
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