Tammy Holmes is in an envious position. As one of the leaders of the Midcoast Youth Theater, Holmes has the sometimes difficult problem of having too many children and adults interested in taking part in the local theater group’s latest production of Mary Poppins or Annie or another popular musical. There are many theater organizations […]

FREEPORT — Although 3,000 miles between Germany and Maine, Valeska Hornschild-Bear bridges the cultural divide between the cultures. With German roots and an American approach, Hornschild-Bear offers a fresh perspective on learning a foreign language with cultural exploration in a class that she teaches in Freeport. Hornschild-Bear is a native Berliner who found her way […]

Maine State Music Theatre elects new board members BRUNSWICK ­— Maine State Music Theatre has elected five new members to their board of trustees. Karen Geraghty of Portland, Andrew Masland of Topsham, Brandon Mazer of Portland, Marge Healing of Brunswick and Diane O. Eberle of Phippsburg are eligible to serve on the Board of Trustees […]

Something new is coming to Brunswick at Merrymeeting Plaza — 147 Bath Road — in the former Talbot’s space. Pepper’s Landing is currently under wraps, but the wrapping says that it will be a family-style seafood restaurant with outdoor seating. More to come shortly, but the restaurant joins the almost 50 eateries already in town. […]

I’ve always been fond of St. Valentine’s Day. Childhood memories include elementary school parties where cute cards were exchanged and pink-frosted cupcakes decorated with candy hearts were handed out. For our family, the celebration didn’t stop there. My mom often made a special dinner complete with a heart-shaped cake for dessert. It was a highlight […]