Maine Art Gallery will present “Fiore at 100: Maine Observed,” a retrospective exhibition celebrating Joseph Fiore’s 100th birthday, from June 19 through Aug. 26. There will be an opening reception on Saturday, June 21. The exhibition will be enhanced by several related events. A catalogue with an appreciation by art writer Suzette McAvoy will accompany […]
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Cultural Crossroads: A 1-day celebration of musical traditions from Nova Scotia to New Orleans | Column
On Saturday, June 21, the sounds of fiddles, accordions, and soulful vocals will fill the air as “Cultural Crossroads” comes to life — a dynamic one-day event celebrating the rich musical heritage of our region: Acadian, Appalachian, Quebecois, and “cousin” traditions like Cajun, Creole, Celtic, and country. Co-presented by the Chocolate Church and acclaimed musicians […]
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Pride is resistance — and community | Column
Last weekend on the Brunswick Town Mall, the largest crowd to date gathered to celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride as Resistance. Thousands of people of all ages and from all walks of life were invited to channel their energy of unrest, anger, sadness and shock — as well as hope, persistence, creativity, and joy — into a […]
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The mystifying sight of sturgeon leaping on the Androscoggin River | Column
It is always heartening, in a cultural environment that is typically filled with screens, to see a bunch of adults not looking at their phones, but instead shouting things like, “That’s amazing!” and “Oh my goodness, it was right there!” That’s the experience I recently had while having lunch with a colleague on the deck […]
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Rethinking lawns: Summer sprinklers, streams and sustainability
After three months of Southern Maine weekends that included at least some rain (sometimes disappointingly affecting planned outdoor activities), discussions of droughts seem unnecessary. The U.S. Drought Monitor reports this month that Maine is experiencing minimal drought conditions. This represents a significant improvement from previous years. Maine has experienced significant droughts as recently as 2020-2022, […]
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‘No Kings’ rally draws 3,000 protesters to Bath
A few months into Trump’s second term, hundreds of protesters gathered along the length of the Sagadahoc Bridge in Bath to speak out against the administration’s policies and actions.
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Tending what we can do as a nonprofit
For me, summer brings relief. Relief from snowstorms, from power outages, from dark days and frigid temperatures. This summer feels a little different, and it’s not just the endless weekend rain. It’s heavier, more uncertain. The war in Gaza, the homegrown attacks on free speech, the general malaise of humankind all seem to permeate the […]
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Summer reading is key to student success
In education, we often talk about the importance of reading as it relates to a score or number: Are Maine students ahead or behind national averages, do our students read at a certain “grade level” — or not? But what if we looked at reading not as something to be merely quantified as “below” or […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Another summer salad, with strawberries for dessert
This is a favorite salad of mine that I make year-round but it’s especially delightful picnic fare. It’s easy to make on the spur of the moment, goes with everything, and most of the ingredients can be kept on hand in the pantry for emergency situations. So while we wait for the tomatoes, cucumbers, and […]
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Biking Maine’s Sebago to Sea Trail offers an array of challenges and sights | Column
The Sebago to Sea Trail offers something for all biking enthusiasts. A significant portion is paved, but there is also some moderately challenging mountain biking in the northwestern sector and a gravel ride on a side trail. One of my favorite trail rides, the diversity is a significant attraction for me. The biking portion of […]