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PublishedApril 27, 2023
Freeport’s The British Store to hold King Charles coronation party
Celebrate the crowning of King Charles III, the 42nd monarch to sit the throne 70 years after the last monarch, Queen Elizabeth II, was crowned. Bridgham & Cook, The British Store is hosting a party in honor of the historic crowning from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 6. Join celebrants on the front […]
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PublishedApril 27, 2023
Plant Memorial Home hosts ‘what is assisted living’ discussion
Plant Memorial Home, of Bath, will host an open house and discussion on “what is assisted living” at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, on campus at 1 Washington St. Panelists include Shawn Shambo, with a preview of his upcoming Ted Talk and the importance of seniors remaining active in their communities; Travis Dixon, clinical liaison […]
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PublishedApril 26, 2023
From the Chocolate Church: Arts center relies on sponsorships, donations to fill financial gap
It’s all about the arts. But it’s also all about the money. If money from ticket sales was enough to pay expenses, it would seem that the two staff people at the Chocolate Church Arts Center in Bath would have little to do between performances. As with most nonprofit arts organizations, ticket sales usually cover […]
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PublishedApril 26, 2023
Intertidal: Maine coast an inspiration for poetry
While I often write about the science-y side of things for this column, I wanted to take a different approach this Thursday, since it is Poem in Your Pocket Day, and give a nod to the inspiration that the coast provides for some truly wonderful writing. I have recently enjoyed walking down Maine Street and […]
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PublishedApril 25, 2023
From the Chamber: Plunkett deservedly named Citizen of the Year
This week, we’re continuing with our series highlighting the award winners from our BBRC Annual Awards Dinner held last month. The past three weeks, we’ve highlighted our Large Business of the Year, Darling’s Brunswick Ford; our Small Business of the Year, Midcoast Humane; our President’s Award recipient, Bob Langworthy; our Director’s Award recipient, Charleen Foley; […]
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PublishedApril 25, 2023
Tedford Housing receives $10,000 donation for new emergency housing
Tedford Housing recently received a $10,000 donation from Bar Harbor Bank & Trust toward the organization’s capital campaign to build a new emergency housing building for adults and families experiencing homelessness in northern Cumberland, Sagadahoc and Lincoln counties. The funding will support Tedford Housing’s plan to build a new facility that will include 64 emergency […]
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PublishedApril 25, 2023
Spectrum Generations receives donations toward Hallowell community center
Spectrum Generations recently received a $10,000 donation from Central Maine Power toward the Cohen Deck Project, which will bring stylish shade canopies and views of bucolic landscapes to older and disabled adults at Hallowell’s Cohen Community Center. The project is a $200,000 capital campaign-funded effort by Spectrum Generations to create a community-inspired outdoor social dining […]
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PublishedApril 25, 2023
SCORE Maine and Fork Food Lab partner to help and educate industry entrepreneurs
Portland-based businesses SCORE Maine and Fork Food Lab are teaming up to offer a three-part webinar series designed specifically for food and beverage entrepreneurs in Maine. The series will cover a range of topics, from starting and growing a business to funding, scaling and getting advice from successful small business owners. The first webinar, titled […]
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PublishedApril 23, 2023
Seniors Not Acting Their Age: Spring excitement on the Sheepscot River
Forty-five years ago, I experienced my first spring paddle on the Sheepscot River between Whitefield and Head of Tide with my friend, Bob Smith. Novice paddlers, we navigated an 18-foot tandem canoe wearing jeans, wool tops and old sneakers offering little defense from the icy water. We capsized in a Class II rapid about a […]
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PublishedApril 23, 2023
Boots and Brews 5K Run is back for another year in Freeport
The second annual Boots and Brews 5K Run will kick off at 10 a.m. on May 6 at 23 Depot St. in Freeport. Last year’s hosts are back: L.L. Bean, Brickyard Hollow Brewing Company, Gritty’s Freeport Brew Pub, Maine Beer Company and Mast Landing Brewing Company. Proceeds benefit the Greater Freeport Chamber of Commerce. Join […]
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