Freeport Community Services invites the Freeport and Pownal community to celebrate Community Day on the occasion of FCS’ 50th anniversary. There will be a school supply giveaway, plus a live band, free food, a beer tent and more from 1-8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, at the Freeport Community Center, 53 Depot St. The traditional backpack […]
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Last chance to register for Wiscasset Chamber of Commerce’s Battle of the Boards
The Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce is treating local foodies to an evening of food and fun at its second Battle of the Boards event from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the Maine Tasting Center, 508 Bath Road, Wiscasset. The deadline to enter is Friday, Aug. 16. Contestants may be as creative as they […]
Sustainable Practice: Our sustainable future
Growing up in the 1970s, the year 2000 was far in the future. It seemed not only possible but likely that we’d have a lunar base and sentient robots as depicted in “2001: A Space Odyssey.” But by the end of the aughts, the decade after the world held its breath to see if Y2K […]
Intertidal: Gurnet Village supports working waterfront
“It’s the town’s science experiment,” says Lili Liu, owner of Gurnet Village, the host site of the town of Brunswick’s new float designed to grow baby quahog (hard shell clams). “That’s how we explain it to our guests,” she adds, referring to the guests that stay at their rental property, which sits right on the […]
Gordon L. Weil: Image over issues in presidential race
Political campaigns look for motivational catch phrases. One of the most famous, posted in Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign headquarters, simply read: “The economy, stupid.” Distracted workers were to focus on this single issue as a key to winning. This year, the key may just be emerging to voters distracted by daily polls. It could be: […]
Bath Iron Works withdraws bid to rezone South End neighborhood after residents push back
BIW was seeking to rezone properties at 10 Bath St., four plots along Middle Street and two on Washington Street but withdrew its application after residents raised concerns.
Cooking at the Cove: Better than takeout
On a recent rainy day, I invited a few friends over for dinner where we spent a cozy evening sitting around my dining room table enjoying good food and conversation. When planning what to serve, I realized I’d been having a craving for my Cashew Chicken, a favorite that I hadn’t made in quite a […]
Bolstering fishermen with a pen and a brush
Midcoast artists shine a light on the grit and resilience of the fishing industry in their work and contribute to MCFA’s relief fund.
‘Talking Art in Maine’ returns with new host to Lincoln Theater in Damariscotta
Lincoln Theater announces the return of “Talking Art in Maine,” welcoming notable artists and curators who have made a substantial contribution to the arts in the state of Maine, at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22. Local artist Emily Sabino is taking over the helm as host of “Talking Art in Maine,” and special guest, artist […]
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