I disagree with the disparaging comments by Douglas Rooks about electric cars and the state of Maine’s efforts to promote them (“Maine must learn from its energy mistakes and successes,” Jan. 8). He stated that electric cars only work in cities. I live in very rural Somerville, Maine, and have owned an electric car for […]
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Posted inHealth, Leslie Bridgers, Life & Culture, Maine, News
Why members of this popular Westbrook fitness class keep coming back | Column
The thrice-weekly sessions that started with four older adults now draw between 40 and 50 people ranging in age and ability.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture, Review
Maine Jewish Museum’s exhibit shows off the fascinating art of printmaking | Column
Works by six printmakers are on display at the museum through Feb. 26.
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After multiple sold out phases, new homes with single-level living options are now on the market at Brooks Edge Farm
Starting at $569,000 | 171 Brook Street, Westbrook
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Life & Culture
Maine’s indie movie houses showcase the best – and weirdest – out there
New year, new flicks.
Posted inOpinion, Times Record
Distraction or delivery? What Mainers expect from Augusta | Column
Sen. Mattie Daughtry and fellow Democrats focus on housing, child care and cost-of-living solutions.
Posted inMaine, News
Yarmouth gets $1 million grant for Royal River dam removal
The money allows the town to start the long-anticipated project this summer.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture, Maine
Maine libraries aren’t filling their spaces with just books. They’re spaces for art, too.
Libraries across the state have incorporated formal and informal gallery spaces into their expansions and renovations.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
Read the poem ‘How We Get Close,’ by Sandy Stott
Maine poems edited and introduced by Megan Grumbling.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Life & Culture
Bestsellers: ‘How to Read a Book’ and ‘Against the Machine’ top local lists
Here are the week’s top-selling fiction and nonfiction books at Longfellow Books in Portland.