In August 1858, one of the most controversial events in local history took place at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, when the institution honored a southern visitor. Although this event was well intended, a historic and nation-shaking storm was brewing, one which would ultimately make this a contentious event. By July 1858, then-Mississippi Sen. Jefferson Davis […]
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Center for Maine Contemporary Art’s annual Makers Market is this Saturday
The Center for Maine Contemporary Art’s annual Makers Market is from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 9, in the center’s courtyard. This free event will feature live music, ice cream and a curated selection of 20-plus vendors. Rain date is Sunday, Aug. 10. Music will be provided by Kirby Porterfield and the Faith […]
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Lincoln Festival Chorus to perform Vivaldi ‘Gloria’ and ‘Frostiana’
The Lincoln Festival Chorus will perform a favorite of audiences and singers alike, Antonio Vivaldi’s “Gloria,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 8, and Sunday, Aug. 10, at the Congregational Church of Boothbay Harbor. The concert will be conducted by Artistic Director Linda Blanchard and performed with professional soloists and orchestra. For two centuries after Vivaldi’s […]
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New footbridge improves access to Squirrel Point in Arrowsic
Bridge damaged by rising tides replaced with support from community.
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River Arts in Damariscotta to host felting workshop
River Arts will host a one-day wet felting workshop with Maine fiber artist Laura McNelly from 1-4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the gallery, 36 Elm St., Damariscotta. Participants in this workshop will learn the art of wet felting while crafting a vibrant sunflower piece under McNelly’s guidance. McNelly, a former teacher and floral designer, […]
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Rockland library to host retired UMaine professor for climate talk
Rockland Public Library will present UMaine Professor Emeritus Ivan Fernandez to speak on Rockland’s forests as a lens on Maine’s changing climate at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14. This program is free and open to all. This presentation will focus on the changing climate and implications for Rockland’s forests both as treasured natural resources and […]
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Topsham Fair’s opening day brings games, rides, animals and more | Photos
Photos by Libby Kamrowski Kenny/Staff Photographer
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Property taxes: Mainers need long-term relief, not short-term Band-Aids
Everywhere I go, Mainers are talking to me about property taxes. I hear it from retirees who have lived in the same house for 40 years and now worry they can’t afford to stay. I hear it from young families struggling to buy their first home and are worried property taxes will keep home ownership […]
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Richmond author’s book focuses on how kids can heal in nature
Richmond author and illustrator Evelyn Dean publishes “My Earth Journey” to show young readers the tools they can find in the natural world when faced with difficult situations.
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Brunswick council chairperson resigns, special election set
Sande Updegraph, the District 4 councilor, will resign effective Dec. 31.