The mid-May excursion off the coast of Boothbay was the first Penobscot Paddle & Chowder Society sea kayak trip of the year.
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These Maine food writers pour out their creativity – and recipes – on Substack
The platform offers them creative freedom to write about subjects that range from unfamiliar figures in America’s wine world to running a pizza parlor in small-town Maine.
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Boothbay Harbor police to distribute ‘body shield’ backpacks at local schools
‘It is believed that these backpacks can save lives,’ Police Chief Doug Snyder said.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Food, Life & Culture, Maine
Want to build a gingerbread house? These experts have the sweet tips and tricks.
Cereal makes for a convincing roof shingle. Melted hard candy creates pretty stained glass windows. And patience is key.
Posted inGuides, Maine
A guide to Maine’s 67 lighthouses
Scroll through or use our county filters to learn a little about their history and pick one to visit next.
Posted inTimes Record
Protecting Maine’s unsung underwater hero — algae
Amid climate uncertainty, curators at the Bigelow National Center for Marine Algae and Microbiota are hopeful that if there’s a bright spot, it’s hidden below the ocean’s surface.
Posted inMaine, Times Record
Where to find ‘Antiques Roadshow’ when it makes its first Maine stop
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens will host the Emmy-nominated series on June 18 for an all-day appraisal event. The event is free, but tickets are required.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine must prepare for storms and climate change, lawmakers told
A proposal formed in the wake of last winter’s back-to-back storms to help communities prepare for bad weather and climate change was presented at a legislative hearing on Thursday.
Posted inTimes Record
Sheepscot salmon show a rare resurgence in Maine
A recent survey of Atlantic salmon redds revealed a higher count than expected, given last year’s low water levels — a hopeful sign in local streambeds.
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Harpswell has 44 of Maine’s 600 remaining overboard discharge systems
Since an OBD that isn’t working correctly could introduce pathogens directly into bodies of water, Maine hopes to eventually eliminate them all.