James Nelson of Harpswell is not only a very successful writer of historical fiction and nonfiction, he is also one of Maine’s best-known pirate impersonators. Each summer you can find him at old Pemaquid, dressed as the dread pirate Dixie Bull. It was there, in 1632, that Maine suffered its worst pirate attack. According to the […]
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Cooking at the Cove: The Cove Chowder
Don’t toy with me when it comes to fish chowder. The focus is the fish. Don’t overcook it or allow it to break up into tiny pieces. Don’t leave the potatoes too chunky. Don’t thicken it with a roux. And don’t add thyme, tarragon or any other fanciness. Ideally, do use homemade fish stock, but […]
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Sande’s Picks: Maine Beer Company hosting several appetizing events
King Titus, Maine Beer Company’s annual porter, will be back in bottles and on draft on Tuesday, Feb. 4. It has notes of dark chocolate, tobacco and coffee, and finishes with a subtle sweetness. MBC proudly supports the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, after which the porter is named. The Cultivating Community Pizza Social will be […]
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Over Easy: Meatless in Seattle
It started when a friend said he was “going vegan.” I have several vegan friends and they are not much of a bother, but they do seem to bring more to the table than just their dietary preferences. Vegan is the term used to describe the strictest vegetarian, one who eats only vegetables or plant-based […]
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Plans for new Freeport arts venue taking shape
Arts & Cultural Alliance of Freeport has submitted design plans to the town’s Project Review Board and it’s expected that renovations at the First Parish Church will begin in April.
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Brunswick art museum celebrates Maine bicentennial with lithography exhibit
“Maine’s Lithographic Landscapes: Town & City Views” runs at Bowdoin College through May 31.
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Midcoast residents seek ways to stem rise in youth mental illness
In Sagadahoc County last year, 35.7% of students reported feeling hopeless or sad, and 19.3% said they had seriously considered attempting suicide.
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Harpswell boat-building class passes traditions to next generation
Ann Flannery’s course, still open to new students age 9-16, runs through May.
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Coastal History: The stolen Packard
The two kidnapped women were fortunate, indeed. In the front seat were two armed men and the stolen Packard was speeding toward the Dresden/Wiscasset line at 90 mph. Ahead of them were two police officers from Bath, who opened fire at the car. The women dove onto the floor and remained unharmed. Later, the robbers […]
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Sande’s Picks: Fresh seafood in abundance
Pepper’s Landing, at 147 Bath Road, Brunswick, has a long list of local seafood sources proudly displayed on the wall by the kitchen. According to Executive Chef Troy Mains, always fresh, local fin and shellfish is the key to the success of Pepper’s Landing. That and Chef Mains’ imaginative creations, such as Firecracker Shrimp with […]