My wife, Nancy, and I were recently part of a large group of Mainers who spent several days camping at Herring Cove Provincial Park on Campobello Island in New Brunswick. For most of us, sea kayaking the rugged island coastline was our primary focus. However, Roosevelt Campobello International Park offers a variety of biking and […]
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Football: Oceanside welcomes Brunswick back to 11-man game
Zeb Foster of Oceanside rushes for three touchdowns in first start at quarterback.
Brunswick’s bluShift completes hot-fire rocket engine test
The engine, MAREVL, ran for 60 seconds on Friday at bluShift’s newly expanded test stand at Brunswick Landing.
Watch: Mt. Ararat football opens season with rout of Morse
Mt. Ararat running backs Dash Farrell and Nick Doughty combine for over 300 yards and 6 touchdowns.
Cooking at the Cove: Welcome September with a hearty hash
Here we are, in the gorgeous days of September, my favorite Maine month. If you are planning a weekend brunch while the corn, tomatoes, watermelon and peaches are still on, here is the menu for you. Both the entrée and the dessert can be made the day ahead, with the simple, unique salad (that is […]
Stories from Maine: When Bowdoin College students revolted against Joshua Chamberlain
On Aug. 29, 1871, just two decades after his matriculation as a student, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain returned to Bowdoin College as its sixth president, and he had many plans to renew and revitalize the liberal arts college. Once seated, Chamberlain’s proposal included admitting women to the all-male institution, creating an engineering school and reforming the […]
The Maine Idea: University system’s potential can still be realized
After several years of unrelievedly negative news coverage, the University of Maine System finally has something to celebrate: a solid 5% increase in enrollment system-wide, with some of the seven campuses showing a real turnaround after years of slow decline. It would be premature to say Maine’s public universities are on the mend, but […]
Rusty Hinges headlines end-of-summer open mic in Damariscotta
Inn Along the Way in Damariscotta will host an open mic featuring the band Rusty Hinges from 1:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, in the Long Barn at the inn’s Chapman Farm, 741 Main St. Enjoy summer’s end with a diverse mix of music and verse at this casual event. Artist performances, a chance to jam […]
Georgetown school bell rings in a new era
Georgetown’s fog bell received an upgrade just in time for students’ arrival.
LCHA’s Preservation Party to celebrate local history, heritage
Each year, Lincoln County Historical Association seeks to share stories of the people and places from the past in ways that are accessible and fun. The annual Preservation Party at the Pownalborough Court House in Dresden is one such opportunity in which the association celebrates the area’s roots while raising funds for education and for […]