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Stories from Maine: Maine explorer’s ‘promised land’

On April 6, 1909, America’s foremost explorer reached the pinnacle of his career when he “nailed the Stars and Stripes to the North Pole” on his seventh arctic expedition. Then, Maine’s own Robert E. Peary returned home to a hero’s welcome and was promoted by Congress to the rank of rear admiral. Peary then announced […]

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Lincoln County Historical Association to host cider pressing at Pownalborough Court House

Fall is here, and it’s time for the annual cider pressing demonstration at Lincoln County Historical Association’s Pownalborough Court House in Dresden. Families are invited to the court house grounds from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, to make cider and taste the results from different types of apples. The event is free, […]

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Inn Along the Way to host final community conversation of the season on resilient communities

“Lifelong, Thriving and Resilient Communities: Understand and Building Relationships” is the Inn Along the Way’s fourth and final Summer 2024 Challenging Community Conversation is at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, at the inn’s Chapman Farm, 741 Main Street, Damariscotta. There will be an interactive discussion under the guidance of Noël Bonam, Maine state director of […]

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Locals invited to Midcoast Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Brunswick

The Alzheimer’s Association invites residents of Brunswick and surrounding communities to join the fight to end Alzheimer’s by participating in the Midcoast Walk to End Alzheimer’s at Maine Street Mall & Gazebo in Brunswick next Saturday, Oct. 5. The Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds […]

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Sustainable Practice: Sustainable movement in cycling

You probably know riding a bicycle or tricycle is more sustainable than driving, but did you know that cycling is more sustainable than walking? It is much more energy and time-efficient. By a lot. Cycling is the most efficient form of human-powered movement, with 98.6% of the cyclist’s pedaling energy used to spin the wheels. […]

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From the Chocolate Church: La Muchacha — the voice of Colombia’s new folk renaissance appearing in Bath

Thanks to a grant awarded by the Mid Atlantic Arts Fund, the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath will proudly present the La Muchacha from Bogota, Colombia, at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6. This one-night-only show is the only appearance of La Muchacha (playing with a full band) in New England and will be followed […]