Tom Morrison, known as “Tom the Bottleman” in Brunswick, is featured in a new documentary by a local filmmaker.
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When civil rights legends made a statement in Brunswick
In early May 1964, while the spread of communism dominated politics in the United States, the Civil Rights Movement was nearing a major goal in America, and two famed civil rights leaders came to Brunswick to drum up support for passage of the pending legislation. The bill sought to grant civil rights to all Americans, […]
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Literacy nonprofit seeks volunteers in Midcoast
Midcoast Literacy, a nonprofit that provides free literacy tutoring to people of all ages, is holding two training sessions for new volunteer tutors this spring. One session is for volunteers who want to work with kids and one for volunteer English language tutors for adults. Midcoast Literacy serves individuals in Sagadahoc, Lincoln and northern Cumberland […]
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Maine Coast Heritage Trust award recognizes land conservation efforts
Topsham-based Maine Coast Heritage Trust announced April 29 it has awarded the 2025 Espy Land Heritage Award to Niweskok: From the Stars to Seeds, a Wabanaki-led food sovereignty organization based in Swanville. The annual award recognizes those who are making contributions to land conservation and includes a $5,000 donation to a conservation effort of the […]
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Monmouth children’s theater group to perform ‘Fairy Tale Courtroom’
MCPKids! will put on a production of Dana Proulx’s “Fairy Tale Courtroom” from May 9-11 at Cumston Hall in Monmouth. This extremely adaptable comedy shows the other side of several familiar fairy tales, when two of their biggest villains, the Big Bad Wolf and the Wicked Witch, are brought to trial. Both the Wolf and […]
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Bowdoinham gallery exhibition features pour paintings
The Merrymeeting Arts Center Gallery presents “Pouring It On,” acrylic pour paintings by artist/instructor Linda Murray and Merrymeeting Arts Center students Walter Chop, Drew Masterman, Nan Cumming, Barbara Snapp, Myra Delio and Karen Pelletier. The exhibition is on display Saturdays through May 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with an opening reception during those […]
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Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens opens for 2025 season
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay opened its gates for the season on May 1, inviting visitors of all ages to escape and prioritize their physical and mental health. “At this time of uncertainty, we reaffirm our promise to provide a safe space for all,” President and CEO Gretchen Ostherr said in a prepared relase. […]
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Organist to perform modern extravaganza for Mother’s Day in Newcastle
Organist Ray Cornils will perform a Mother’s Day concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 11, as part of the Second Sundays Community Concert Series at Second Congregational Church in Newcastle. Cornils will offer a remarkable demonstration of the scope of music available on the pipe organ for all mothers and those who identify as mothers. […]
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Cooking at the Cove: A little cove kitchen story
When I moved into this cottage on the cove, it was fully furnished and equipped. I just showed up with my personal belongings and the intention of staying for one year. It’s a long story, but 10 years later, I’m still here, and I’m 99.9% finished with sorting, sifting and purging all the bric-a-brac that […]
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Registration open for Miles for Mills at Brunswick Landing
The 14th annual Miles for Mills Memorial Day Weekend Race is open to registrants and will take place from 8-11 a.m. on May 25 at Brunswick Landing. This event is hosted by the Mount Vernon–based Travis Mills Foundation and presented by New Balance Foundation. The cost is $35 per person for the 5K Walk/Run and […]