River Arts in Damariscotta is home to artist Kharris Brill’s upcoming solo show “Repurposed Treasures” in the River Room. This exhibition of assemblages featuring found objects runs May 15 through June 4. Meet the artist at the opening reception from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 17. “Kharris” is a moniker for Kathryn Harris, which she coined […]
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Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust acquires 270-acre Newcastle property
On April 28, Coastal Rivers Conservation Trust in Damariscotta closed on the purchase of its largest independent acquisition to date in Newcastle. The 270-acre Deer Meadow Brook Preserve is part of a block of nearly 4,700 acres of undeveloped wildlife habitat along Deer Meadow Brook. Located on West Hamlet Road, the Rugman family property extends […]
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Fishery biologist to give presentation at Trout Unlimited meeting in Topsham
The fishery biologist for the Sebago Lake region of the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife will update anglers and conservationist on recent work and future projects at the Tuesday, May 20, monthly get-together of the Merrymeeting Bay Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Jim Pellerin will present “Region A Fisheries – A Review of Recent […]
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Freeport Players presents ‘Death of a Hot Sauce Salesman’ dinner theater
Freeport Players presents a comic murder-mystery dinner theater, “Death of a Hot Sauce Salesman” by Michael Druce, at the First Parish Church Hall (downstairs at 40 Main St., Freeport) at 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 16 and 17. Expect lots of laughs and plenty of audience participation. Ticket price of $45 includes snacks/appetizers, taco […]
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Get colorful with Bath at Play at 5K fundraiser
Bath at Play is hosting its first annual Spring Colors 5K and Half-K Color Run on Sunday, May 18, to raise funds for the nonprofit’s programming. “We’re incredibly excited to host the first-ever Spring Colors color run in Bath,” John Byram, president and founder of Bath at Play, aid in a prepared release. “We aim […]
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Lincoln Academy freshman wins statewide guitar competition
The Maine Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum recently announced a Newcastle student as the winner of its 4th Annual Maine High School Student Guitar Competition. Fifteen-year-old Richie DeLisle, a freshman at Lincoln Academy, placed first in the statewide contest open to Maine high school teens. DeLisle will receive the grand prize, a Martin […]
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Skowhegan firefighters rescue woman from Kennebec River
The woman was transported to a hospital after firefighters pulled her from the water near the boat launch off U.S. Route 2, a fire official said.
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Quacking the case: Cape Elizabeth police rescue family of ducklings
Eight ducklings were rescued from a storm drain in “an unusual, but warranted call,” the town stated.
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New Ventures Maine to host a 50-plus self-employment workshop in Bath
New Ventures Maine in partnership with Main Street Bath will present a free workshop for older adults to explore self-employment from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22. The workshop will be held online and in person at Main Street Bath, 15 Commercial St. The workshop, “Work for Yourself@50+,” is a careful consideration of the […]
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Safely shred documents at Bath Savings Bank in Damariscotta
Bath Savings Bank and the Chapman-Hall Stewardship Committee are sponsoring a safe shredding event from 8 a.m. to noon Friday, May 16. With tax season over, residents and businesses can take this opportunity to clean out old financial papers, ancient bank statements and other documents for shredding by professionals. Volunteers will be on hand to […]