Do you believe in good luck charms? Talismans? Amulets? I don’t know if I do. I mean, I’d sure like to. I’d love to think the gizmo I wear around my neck or carry in my pocket or in my sock (gross) or in my purse would bring me great good luck. But I’m not […]

BRUNSWICK — After nearly 20 years of performing together and recording on each other’s solo albums, Portland-based flute player Nicole Rabata and Boston-based fiddler Ellery Klein decided forming a group together was long overdue. With the addition of Bethany Waickman on guitar, the trio found a sound rooted in the traditional Irish music Rabata and […]

PHIPPSBURG — Ed McCartan has built his life around the arts. As an artist, McCartan has spent decades finding the balance between teaching and learning while exploring elements of spirituality and philosophy in his work. He believes that nature holds the secret to many of life’s complexities and encourages artists to explore the concept of […]

BRUNSWICK — Maine is known for many things – lobsters, Bean Boots, hard winters, all-too-short summers and glorious autumns. But with a recent boom in microbreweries across the state, including in the Midcoast, beer could soon top a list of things to love about the Pine Tree State. In Brunswick, Flight Deck Brewing, Moderation Brewing […]

Like the song says, it’s the most wonderful time of the year, but it can also be far too busy. This column offers meal and gift-giving ideas to keep you from becoming too frenzied over the holidays. The savory chicken dish has been my go-to for many a meal. It’s equally appropriate for a weekday […]

Christmas at Nickels-Sortwell House WISCASSET — The historic Nickels-Sortwell House will be decorated for a 19th century Christmas from Dec. 7-9 as part of Wiscasset’s annual Holiday Marketfest. The first floor of the Federal-style mansion will be decorated for the holidays, and the Lincoln County Historical Association and Garden Club of Wiscasset will transform a […]