Faith Notes: Book review: ‘The Forgotten Life of Eva Gordon’

I am old enough to wish that I could forget certain parts of my life. Old enough to grieve certain losses, to mourn the demise of unfulfilled dreams, and to lament life’s inescapable disappointments. But what if the erasure of someone’s life is due not to avoidance but to a failing memory? Such is the […]

Trio of Spindleworks artists feature their work at Wiscasset art gallery

Three artists who work at the Spindleworks Studios in Brunswick will discuss the Maine Art Gallery’s 2022 opening exhibit, titled “TimeShift,” in a lecture at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14. Speaking at the historic red brick gallery building at 15 Warren St. in Wiscasset will be artist mentor Deirdre Barton from Brunswick and two Wiscasset […]

Lisbon Falls church hosting annual plant, bake sale

The Lisbon United Methodist Church will hold its annual plant sale and bake sale from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 21, at 14 School St. in Lisbon Falls. The annual event offers a variety of potted indoor plants and hanging plants, as well as outdoor plants and bushes from local gardens and […]

Lady Lamb to perform outdoors in Bath

The Chocolate Church Arts Center (CCAC) will present a concert with indie singer and songwriter Lady Lamb on Sunday, May 22. The show will take place outdoors at the Maine Maritime Museum, 243 Washington St. in Bath. Lady Lamb is the stage name used by Aly Spaltro, who started her songwriting career while living in […]

The Conversation: For some people, religious leaders might be most effective at communicating the importance of COVID-19 vaccination

THE CONVERSATION — Vaccinating a substantial portion of society has been found to be the best way to bring the COVID-19 pandemic under control, but the pace of vaccination has slowed down since the vaccines were first made available to the public in December 2020. As of May 2022, only 66% of the eligible population in the United […]

ANDREA PETERS PAINTING PART OF THE JANE WELLEHAN COLLECTION DONATED TO BATES COLLEGE     BOOTHBAY HARBOR East Boothbay artist Andrea Peters has quietly joined the ranks of Maine’s most recognized and respected artists. Peters’ paintings are in dozens of collections, both private and public. Museum and gallery directors own her paintings, as do well-known […]

The Maine Art Gallery offers something for everyone this summer

Wiscasset’s Maine Art Gallery on Warren Street is a busy place these days. This season’s calendar is filled with exhibits and classes designed to fulfill the artistic interests of the local community, as well as summer visitors.The 2022 season opens with “Time Shift,” an exhibit of joyous, spirited creations by the artists at Spindleworks, an […]

Midcoast Symphony Orchestra to feature ‘Conductors Galore!’

Orchestra performs under batons of three conductors.

Maine songwriters take the stage

The Maine Songwriters Association is continuing its spring schedule of Songwriters on Stage at Frontier in Brunswick with a new installment for May. The concert will take place at 7 p.m. May 11 at Frontier, 14 Maine St., Mill 3 Fort Andross, in Brunswick. Visit explorefrontier.com for more information, including current COVID restrictions and to […]

Faith Notes: 5 tips to reduce costs while increasing health

Several months ago, I found myself in the unenviable position of needing to buy a vehicle. After nearly 210,000 miles, my reliable 2009 Dodge Caravan (affectionately dubbed “The Rust Bucket”) had failed an inspection. To repair it would have cost twice what it was worth. So with only a few options, I bought a five-year-old […]