THE CONVERSATION — There’s progress on the debt limit. There’s no progress. Conservatives have revolted. Liberal Democrats are angry. Negotiators actually ate a meal together. That’s a good sign. No it isn’t. Who’s up? Who’s down? Much of the breathless news coverage of the debt limit crisis relies on leaks, speculation, wishful thinking and maybe […]
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Your Land: The rooted and the running (off)
Each spring, I wait for the emergence of our native orchid, the lady’s-slipper. (Maine’s slippers come in four varieties, the most common of which is the pink lady’s-slipper.) In particular, I watch a nearby spot of leafy duff a few feet from a usual oak, and each year (so far), last fall’s leaves get elbowed […]
Intertidal: Sounds of water can direct, inform, as well as comfort
This weekend’s warm weather enticed many people to head to the coast — some to dip toes in the water or even get in it, some to get out on it in something that floats and others to just enjoy being by its edge. Something I noticed in one of the quieter moments of a […]
Coffee By Design says goodbye to Freeport
The popular coffee spot located inside L.L. Bean will close Wednesday in advance of the retailer’s campus upgrade project.
FreeportCAN challenges community to eat more plants
FreeportCAN (Climate Action Now) is kicking off its Eat Plants Challenge with a community, plant-based meal at 5 p.m. Saturday, June 3, at Mallet Barn at Wolfe’s Neck Farm. This six-week event challenges participants to reduce their weekly meat-based meals by one, two or three meals a week. FreeportCAN will offer tasty recipes and tips […]
Midcoast Literacy recognizes students and volunteers
Midcoast Literacy recently held its annual meeting and celebration in Bath, recognizing 53 years of providing free literacy services in Lincoln, Sagadahoc and northern Cumberland counties. The picnic on May 21 brought together board members, staff, tutors, learners, supporters and their families to mark the organization’s accomplishments in the past year. “2022 was a year […]
Brunswick to celebrate Pride Month amid heightened national controversy
The second Brunswick Pride Festival is set for Saturday, June 10.
Brunswick Landing Arts Market set to return June 10
Arts Market is designed to showcase Maine artists’ work and also to help support the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum.
Mainebiz hosts annual forum with focus on employee access to health care
Mainebiz will host its annual Health Care Forum next Wednesday, June 7. The Mainebiz Health Care Forum provides the most up-to-date insights available on the future of health care and features a panel of industry leaders and experts discussing the latest developments in this vital sector, along with exploring the top trends and innovations that […]
Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce hosts celebration for 25th anniversary of community center
The Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce invites community members to join in celebrating the 25th anniversary of the Wiscasset Community Center from 5:30-8:30 p.m. on June 15 at 242 Gardiner Road. Join the Wiscasset Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and community celebration with music, food, adult beverages and a raffle. Time will be set […]
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