Mothers will be treated to a free breakfast by The Sons of The American Legion, Squadron 21 (SAL), on Mother’s Day, May 11, at The American Legion Smith-Tobey Post 21, 200 Congress Ave., Bath. All mothers and their families are invited. Breakfast will be served from 7:30-11 a.m. “Some 100 meals were served last year; […]
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Bath library to host preview screening of PBS docuseries episode
In partnership with Indie Lens Pop-Up, ITVS and PBS’ “INDEPENDENT LENS,” Patten Free Library will host a preview screening and discussion of “Free for All: The Public Library” (“INDEPENDENT LENS” Season 26, Episode 16) next Wednesday. “Free for All: The Public Library” tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who created a civic institution where […]
Ying Quartet to perform at Dutchman’s in Brunswick
The Bowdoin International Music Festival will present its final Music at the Mill concert on Monday, May 12, with the Ying Quartet and Edward Arron. There will be chamber music, gourmet pizza and craft beverages (included with ticket purchase) at Dutchman’s, Fort Andross Mill, 14 Maine St., Brunswick. Doors and bar open at 6 p.m., […]
Review: Yes, I told a lie — an evening of storytelling at The Theater Project
The Theater Project in Brunswick hosted “Tell Your Story: An Evening of Storytelling” on April 25, turning a cold, rainy night into a warm and magical evening. Imagine having dinner with your most colorful and interesting friend, hearing them tell of an experience so funny or so harrowing that you forget to eat. This is […]
Rep. Jared Golden says ‘dark money’ group is partly why he won’t hold town halls
Indivisible, a progressive 501(c)(4) organization based in Washington, D.C., has more than a dozen local chapters in Maine.
Maine students head outdoors for Life Happens Outside Challenge
The weeklong challenge, which begins Friday, motivates middle school students to spend more time outdoors, offering a chance to win cash prizes while fostering well-being in students and staff.
From the Chocolate Church: Reimagining a community block party on a rainy day
I know you are feeling a bit sad and mad that it’s going to be another rainy day on Saturday, but it’s going to feel like the sun is out at the Chocolate Church Arts Center. This Saturday, May 10, from 3-5 p.m., the CCAC is hosting a truly one-of-a-kind, open house–style event that brings […]
A look at how some ocean-dwellers mother
Following up on last week’s column about seal pups and because this weekend is Mother’s Day, I am writing about some amazing ocean mothers. There is a wide range of mothering styles among ocean animals as well as degrees of independence of their offspring from an early age. Starting with seals, they follow the more […]
Emotional debate on transgender rights, girls sports draws hundreds to Maine State House
The hearings Thursday come as the Trump administration has sued Maine over its policy allowing transgender athletes to participate in girls sports, adding to the intensity of debate at the State House.
Sen. Tepler welcomes Morse High School boys’ swim team to State House
Sen. Denise Tepler, D-Topsham, welcomed the Morse High School boys’ swim and dive team to the Maine State House on Tuesday to honor them with sentiments from the state Legislature. The sentiments were awarded for the team’s win at the 2025 Class B Swim and Dive State Championship. “I’m incredibly proud of these young student […]