Indigo Arts Alliance and Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens recently unveiled two sculptures by Indigo Arts Alliance artists-in-residence Shane Perley-Dutcher and Anna Tsouhlarakis. The newly commissioned installations were presented as part of the gardens’ “Deconstructing the Boundaries: The Land Fights Back,” the second of a three-part collaborative, multiyear series of public symposia. Perley-Dutcher, a silversmith artist […]
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Organizations work to keep conservation lands connected to save species
In 2002, Midcoast land trusts teamed up to save wildlife habitats. Decades and thousands of acres later, the acquisition process has changed to reflect the growing need for local housing.
A new Midcoast PFAS lab enters the fray
With PFAS regulations tightening, a new state-certified lab has entered the chat. The goal? To help fill gaps in local knowledge and halt “forever chemicals” in their tracks.
Hemlock woolly adelgid meets its foe
Local land trusts team up to help save the hemlock trees in the Midcoast.
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens puts accessibility at the forefront of eventful summer
The wide variety of financial and physical access points aim to give everyone the chance to see the Gardens’ ever-changing landscape.
Boothbay botanical garden gets a gift of irises
The late Currier McEwen of Harpswell hybridized dozens of Siberian irises. A collection of his irises will go on display at the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens.
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens preps for return of its second-biggest event of the year
Outside of Gardens Aglow, there is no busier weekend at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens than its free weekend, Maine Days. The gardens on May 14 released 10,000 tickets to Mainers at no cost to visit on May 31, June 1 or June 2. Advance registration is required for this very popular event. “We are looking […]
Headed to Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens? Here’s what else to check out in Boothbay
Get an on-theme beer, play a round of mini golf or take a hike.
Mills nominates East Boothbay consultant as Bureau of Insurance superintendent
Robert Carey’s nomination is subject to approval by the Joint Standing Committee on Health Coverage, Insurance and Financial Services, and the Maine Senate.