The clouds from Sunday’s snow storm parted long enough to offer a view of the super blood wolf moon over Maine. The eclipse, with the moon, Earth and sun aligned, lasted several hours, and turned the moon “blood” red from refracted sunlight. January’s full moon is traditionally called a “wolf” moon, and it was “super” […]
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Una Voce Chamber Choir performing shows at Bowdoin College
BRUNSWICK — Una Voce Chamber Choir will perform two concerts called “Through the Long Night”, a program of winter themed traditional and contemporary music, in the chapel on the campus of Bowdoin College. The first show begins at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, and the second show starts at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. […]
Cover Story: Flannery passing on boatbuilding skills, tools of the trade
HARPSWELL — Boatbuilder Ann Flannery hopes to inspire the next generation to take an interest in traditional maritime craftsmanship with the tools of her trade. Last winter, Harpswell Boatbuilders, an educational program designed to teach the art of wooden boatbuilding to local children, made its debut in a Cundy’s Harbor workshop. Flannery recognizes that the […]
Cooking at the Cove: Feeding Grandchildren
On a recent stormy night sleep-over with three of my grandchildren, we shared a delicious, warming meal with what we found in the cupboards and fridge. Their mother had left a few one-quart jars of potato leek soup in the fridge along with a small baking dish of spinach-artichoke dip, which is always a treat. […]
Five Questions: Gary Lawless, owner of Gulf of Maine Books
Editor’s Note: This is the first in a new weekly series in the Coastal Journal where a prominent member of the community will answer five questions about their work, their business and their community. BRUNSWICK — At the end of February, Gary Lawless and his wife, Beth Leonard, will celebrate 40 years of business for […]
Sande’s Picks: Upcoming Happenings in the World of Midcoast Dining
The wait is over. The New Year’s Day opening of the Odd Duck FSE (Food*Spirits*Entertainment) was much anticipated. The restaurant is housed in a beautiful former hotel at 11 Pleasant St. in Brunswick that was built in the early 1800s. The new owners—Becky Marcos, Wayne Bartlett and John Stadler—have honored the lovely and sturdy bones […]
This Week’s Briefs – Jan. 17
Choir auditions being held in Newcastle NEWCASTLE — St. Cecilia Chamber Choir is holding auditions for all voice parts. St. Cecilia is an auditioned community chorus that rehearses Wednesday evenings at St. Andrew’s Church in Newcastle. The group will resume rehearsals on Jan. 16 in preparation for concerts on May 4 and 5. Sopranos and […]
LC’s Take: The Don disaster still resonates today
“Gone: The Mystery of The Don Disaster,” as seen on public broadcasting in 2011, explores the strange disappearance in 1941 of the pleasure craft The Don with 34 people on board. The boat was never found and only 14 bodies were ever recovered. For more than 78 years, the sea off the rocky coast of […]
Coastal History: Finding the Link Between Maine Forests and the British Navy
Maine has never had a big gold rush. We don’t have much oil either, which makes it a wonder that George H.W. Bush liked to spend so much time here. We do have trees, however, and that made Maine a valuable territory for the British, whose powerful navy once consisted of wooden warships. England’s own […]
Hannaford to open 2nd Brunswick store
BRUNSWICK — Hannaford Supermarkets plans to open a second store in town, at Cooks Corner Shopping Mall. The new store would be in space formerly occupied by Brunswick Bookland and in an adjacent space occupied by Staples. The office supply store would relocate within the plaza, at the corner of Bath and Gurnet roads, Hannaford […]
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