Old Bristol Historical Society (OBHS) will launch its Summer Speaker Series with “Martin Van Buren Fountain: Unwitting Witness and Recorder of History, 1863-1864” on Sunday, June 29. Presentations in the series will be at 7 p.m. at the Bristol Congregational Church in Bristol Mills (with the exception of July 27, which will be at the […]
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Woolwich gallery exhibition chronicles artist’s gender transition
James Parker Foley’s second solo exhibition at Sarah Bouchard Gallery opens July 5.
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Taking advantage of the chance to slow down
There is a lot going on in the world right now, and there are numerous topics I could opine about from state and federal policy and the potential ramifications, or the workforce projects we are working on and specifically the expansion of the Connecting to Tomorrow program, or the fall events which we are unveiling […]
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Popular Brunswick Chinese buffet has not reopened since failed health inspection
China Rose on Bath Road in Brunswick has been closed since the inspection in late May.
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A recipe to keep your kitchen cool on sweltering days
I confess that this is the time of year when I want to spend as little time as possible in the kitchen. This week’s recipes reflect that, and all include ways to incorporate tart lemons and limes into a refreshing, easy meal. This includes an icy adult beverage, Asian noodle salad, and a cool, creamy […]
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What ocean critters can teach us about beating the heat
Not too long ago, I got a good lesson in hydration and the impacts of high temperatures in a somewhat embarrassing, but educational way. This week’s heat wave reminded me of how easy it is to lose sight of how ill-equipped we humans can be to deal with the heat — particularly when we aren’t […]
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The importance of preserving Maine’s Bottle Bill as environmental policy
In the spirit of our state motto, “Dirigo” (Latin for “I lead”), it only makes sense that Maine is at the forefront of smart environmental policy. One such innovative policy is our Bottle Bill. Maine’s Beverage Container Redemption Program, or Bottle Bill for short, stands among our state’s most successful environmental policies. Its success is, […]
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Reflections on ‘No Kings’ protest in Freeport
The weather forecast for the “No Kings” protests around Maine on Saturday, June 14, was bleak — rain in the morning followed by some clearing in the afternoon. Forecasts notwithstanding, we decided to attend the early protest in Freeport (8-11 a.m.) because we had a commitment in the middle of the day. We got to […]
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Remembering a Civil War hero of the 20th Maine — no, not that one
One of the least-remembered heroes in Maine history is a man who “participated in many of the most severe battles” of the American Civil War, then returned home to become a commercial success and popular political leader. This hero was a man from Topsham. Holman Staples Melcher was born in Topsham to James and Nancy […]
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From the Chocolate Church: Resurgence Dance Company’s new show and a musical trio like nothing you’ve heard before
From marquee names to local heroes, the vision of programming at the Chocolate Church Arts Center is local, national and international. This weekend — and I love it when this happens — we have some of each. First up, local heroes Resurgence Dance Company returns to the CCAC with their newest opus, “Don’t Worry. Be […]