Coastal Journal - Portland Press Herald

Coastal Journal, Northern Forecaster, The Forecaster, Times Record

Brunswick fishermen group receives grant to boost mental health awareness, well-being

by Alex Lear January 14, 2020January 20, 2020

BRUNSWICK — Through a $5,000 grant from the Fisher Charitable Trust, the Brunswick-based Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association aims to start spreading mental health awareness and advocating well-being for those who’ve invested their lives in the industry. Monique Coombs, director of marine programs with the nonprofit Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association, said the 100-plus-member organization will likely […]

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster, Times Record

Bath re-establishes William King Square in honor of Maine’s first governor

by Alex Lear January 13, 2020January 14, 2020

The square comprises the land around Bath’s Customs House, on which King’s home was once located.

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster

A Heartthrob’s Heartbreak: Topsham library to host author talk on Rock Hudson

by Alex Lear January 10, 2020January 15, 2020

Mark Griffin’s “All that Heaven Allows” is on its way to becoming a film.

Coastal Journal

Cooking at the Cove: A simple, scrumptious scallop supper

by Karen Schneider January 10, 2020January 6, 2020

I’ve been reading up on the Nordic tradition of “hygge,” a Danish-Norwegian word that translates as “a feeling of coziness.” It’s also about “taking pleasure in the simple things in life.” And there’s really nothing simpler than a supper of scallops and freshly pickled vegetables to brighten a long winter’s night. Now that the holiday […]

Coastal Journal

Coastal History: Jefferson Davis’ Maine connection

by Zac McDorr January 10, 2020January 6, 2020

My 11-year-old son is somewhat obsessed with Civil War history in general and Joshua Chamberlain in particular. We visited the Chamberlain museum recently and he went in a Civil War uniform. For Christmas, he presented me with a framed drawing of the Chamberlain statue in Bowdoin. I explained to him how the war sort of […]

Coastal Journal

Freeport chamber celebrates a decade in business

by Jason Pafundi / For The Forecaster January 8, 2020

Chamber Choice Award winners will be announced on Jan. 9 at the Shine Bright Like a Diamond gala.

Coastal Journal, The Forecaster, Times Record

L.L. Bean nixes corporate relocation in favor of expansion

by Jason Pafundi Special to The Forecaster January 8, 2020January 8, 2020

Maine’s most iconic business had contemplated a move from Freeport before deciding to increase its downtown footprint.

Coastal Journal

Sande’s Picks: Smorgasbord of local cooking classes on the menu

by Sande Updegraph January 8, 2020

After several weeks traveling in December, I am delighted to be writing “Sande’s Picks” again. Winter is also a wonderful time to learn and sample new cuisines and perfect old favorites. Merrymeeting Adult Education offers 15 one-night sessions at various local schools on a broad range of techniques and food styles. All require registration (merrymeeting.org […]