When famed disabilities advocate and author Helen Keller sought a quieter and more simplistic life, she purchased a historic home on Middle Bay at Brunswick’s Pennellville in the summer of 1909. Her arrival in Brunswick made headlines throughout the state of Maine, yet her time here is barely remembered. Helen Adams Keller was born on […]
2025
Go local for your cut flowers
A floral arrangement is often a go-to gift, and because flowers lift our spirits, they appear at celebrations, religious services and funerals. Sadly, the conventional cut-flower industry is unsustainable, so let’s consider some alternatives. Cultivating flowers for the American market is typically resource-intensive and harmful to the environment. Large quantities of water, synthetic fertilizers and […]
Jacob Sollon wraps up Charlie’s Maine Open victory
Venetia, Pennsylvania, native finishes 14-under; Falmouth’s Shawn Warren wins Maine pro title.
Paper Tiger in Portland’s Old Port to close
The bar/restaurant announced it would close next week.
SNAP cuts could impact Maine’s free lunch for students in the long term
School districts will continue to offer lunches at no cost, but changes in eligibility for food assistance could result in less federal funding in the future.
Randolph’s Jack Quinn shows pros how it’s done at Maine Open
The 17-year-old senior at Gardiner Area High School was the top amateur in the field and earned a top-10 finish.
Among Maine workers, growing recognition of heat as a top occupational safety hazard
As summer temperatures increase, more attention is focused on the danger of working in high heat.
What happens to the body under extreme heat? Medical tent at Beach to Beacon offers a glimpse
Summertime in Maine can bring welcome sunshine and warmth. But under certain conditions, hot and humid weather can cause problems for the body: anything from minor muscle cramps and skin rashes to more serious issues like dizziness, vomiting and seizures.
Irish bistro is slated to open in Yarmouth
Rambler Irish Bistro is taking over the former Owl & Elm space.
Artists use flags at South Portland’s Bug Light Park to promote conservation of public lands
Two dozen flags flew at Bug Light Park to raise awareness about threats to public lands.