Our world is a mess and positive change seems lost in the fog. A majority of the influencers and politicians are enriching themselves with no regard for the Earth and the people and creatures who inhabit our small planet. One could easily fill a volume with examples of wanton disregard for the well-being of humans, […]
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Democrats lead early fundraising in crowded Maine governor’s race
Hannah Pingree and Shenna Bellows have pulled in the most money so far, followed by Angus King III and Troy Jackson, as the candidates vie to replace Gov. Janet Mills.
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Historical society to host informative and tasty walking tour of Brunswick conservation area
Pejepscot Historical Society invites the public to join local birder Gordon Smith on a natural and cultural history walking tour at 9 a.m. Sunday, July 20. Under Smith’s guidance, participants will explore the Captain William A. Fitzgerald Recreation and Conservation Area, a 66-acre park owned by the Town of Brunswick. It is managed as a […]
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History talk at Rockland Public Library promises to be a treat
Rockland Public Library will host “New England’s Treats and Sweets: A History Talk by Susan Bregman” at 6 p.m. Thursday, July 24, in the Community Room. At the free event, Bregman will share the stories behind familiar New England treats from Fluffernutters to Necco Wafers and whoopie pies. A chocolate mill opened in Boston in […]
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Irish bluegrass invades Americana in Boothbay Harbor Opera House concert
When virtuoso Irish playing jumps the pond and runs through the wide open fields of bluegrass/Americana, JigJam is born. The band will take the stage at Boothbay Harbor’s Opera House at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 22. JigJam made its Grand Ole Opry Debut in Nashville in March 2023 to critical acclaim, receiving a standing ovation […]
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Midcoast authors to discuss their books set in Maine at Wiscasset bookstore
Fiction: A Novel Bookshop in Wiscasset will host Midcoast authors Geoffrey Bates and Barbara Burt for its second Bookends event from 6-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 24. The event includes a wine reception, reading and conversation about the authors’ works. “The Midcoast has a wealth of authors exploring crime fiction,” Toni Chappell, owner of Fiction, said […]
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Renowned violinist to perform with Bowdoin International Music Festival orchestra
Violin soloist Simone Porter will grace the stage at Brunswick’s Crooker Theater with the Bowdoin International Music Festival orchestra on Friday, July 18. Peter Bay will conduct the program, which includes “Poem from Tang” by Zhou Long, feauring Rachel Yi and Claire Arias-Kim on violin, Julian Seney on viola, and Amanda Chi on cello; suite […]
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Theater at Monmouth pays homage to classics in its 56th season lineup
Theater at Monmouth is celebrating its 56th year of producing classic theater with this season’s program, “From the Desk of …”, which includes works by William Shakespeare, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Jane Austen and more. “It’s been TAM’s mission to foster a more diverse, more inclusive, more welcoming environment for audiences and artists alike; to […]
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Three historical groups offer insights into Midcoast shipbuilding
Damariscotta Historical Society, the Chapman-Hall House and the Newcastle Historical Society will share with visitors a look at the work of local shipbuilders at three different locations this Saturday, July 19. Visitors are welcome at the Damariscotta Historical Society and the Chapman-Hall House between noon and 4 p.m. and at the Newcastle Historical Society from […]
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For well-being and science, chip in with nature observations | Opinion
When a community reconnects with its sense of wonder, valuable contributions to science follow.