As winter phases into spring across the U.S., gardeners are laying in supplies and making plans. Meanwhile, as the weather warms, common garden insects such as bees, beetles and butterflies will emerge from underground burrows or nests within or on plants. Most gardeners know how beneficial insects can be for their plots. Flies pollinate flowers. […]
2021
Posted inTimes Record
Midcoast Literacy to present live Readers Theater fundraiser
Midcoast Literacy, a Bath-based nonprofit organization that provides free literacy tutoring, is putting on its second free, live Readers Theater production on Sunday, April 25, at 4 p.m. It will feature local, professional actors reading “Doctor DeSoto,” by William Steig and “Today I Will Fly!” by Mo Willems. Due to COVID restrictions, the event will […]
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Posted inTimes Record
Mary Ann Nahf selected as Walter H. ‘Doc’ Phillips Memorial Award recipient by Brunswick Rotarians
The Brunswick Rotary Club has selected Mary Ann Nahf as the 2021 recipient of the Walter H. “Doc” Phillips Memorial Award. The award is given to those who demonstrate dedicated involvement in a field that encompassed the late Doc Phillips’ interests, including land conservation, volunteerism and service to others, education, water quality and science programs. Over […]
Posted inMaine, Outdoors
Several trails in Acadia National Park closed because of nesting peregrine falcons
The Jordan Cliffs Trail, Precipice Trail, and a portion of the Orange & Black Path are closed until further notice.
Posted inTimes Record
Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust to conduct controlled burn at Crystal Spring blueberry barren
Brunswick-Topsham Land Trust is working with the Maine Forest Service and Brunswick Fire Department to coordinate a burn on a 14-acre portion of their blueberry barren at Crystal Spring Farm. The area is located south of Pleasant Hill Road and east of Maquoit Road. The burn will likely be conducted sometime between mid-March and mid-April […]
Posted inMaine
Hannaford recalls wing sauce that may pose allergy risk
The retailer said the sauce contents do not match the label and may affect consumers with fish allergies.
Posted inNation & World
Miami Beach curfew aims to shut down Spring Break partying
A party-ending curfew is in effect in Miami Beach, imposed after fights, gunfire, property destruction and dangerous stampedes broke out among huge crowds of people
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Half of proposed Portland school budget increase aimed at addressing inequity
The proposed fiscal year 2022 budget, up $5.9 million over the current year’s, includes close to $3 million in equity investments.
Posted inPortland Forecaster
Proposal reworks Portland’s eastern waterfront into a public ‘gift’
A group led by former Director of State Planning Richard Barringer calls for adding plazas, gardens, a playground and a public landing to the more than 10 acres between the Maine State Pier and the former Portland Company property.
Posted inAmerican Journal, Lakes Region Weekly
Arts Calendar: March 25
Editor’s Note: To submit your in-person or virtual arts event, create a free City Spark account by going to pressherald.com/forecaster-calendar/ and clicking ‘Add Event.’