Rockland Public Library will host cellist Robin Lane for a Reading Room Concert at 6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27. Lane will perform a mixture of classical music, including many of Johann Sebastian Bach’s cello suites, along with his original compositions. Lane is a cellist, composer, educator, music producer and sound engineer living in Portland. In […]
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Cooking at the Cove: Soup (times two) good for any meal
As I write this, we are experiencing yet another snowstorm here at the cove. All is cozy within, though, while making soup — times two! Knowing this storm was on its way, I took stock of all my ingredients yesterday and was pleased that all I needed was a crusty baguette to go along with […]
Carbon offsets: Having our cake and eating it, too
Most of us have heard of carbon offsets. Perhaps a relative mentioned that she buys them when she books airplane tickets. Or maybe you have read how huge corporations like Microsoft purchase offsets to reduce their carbon footprints. Lately, carbon offsets have generated much debate. What is the hullabaloo all about? Carbon emissions trading, often […]
Vietnam War veterans share their stories at Bowdoinham festival
On the first night of the Bowdoinham Ice and Smelt Festival, Vietnam veterans shared stories of what it was like amid the fog of war and how it shaped their lives. Each story showed how the aftermath of Vietnam is still being felt by those who were there.
A Valentine’s Day celebration of vital, overlooked eelgrass
After consulting with scientists, the Collaborative for Bioregional Action Learning and Transformation turns to artists, musicians, philosophers and poets to bolster seagrass recovery efforts.
Midcoast Youth Center receives new technology donation
The Maine Connectivity Authority’s regional broadband partner donates video, photo and audio production technology to open new opportunities for workforce development for Midcoast youth.
Dresden farm unveils innovative techniques for spring growing season
This spring, Dresden’s Goranson Farm has a few new innovations to test — from inter-seeding to greenhouse automation.
Winterfest Saturday and other school vacation fun
February school vacation week is upon us, and so many families (including my own) are wondering what there is to do with the kids off for the week and some day cares closed. Well, Main Street Bath hosts one of the most unique winter celebrations of the year this week, while several other places have […]
Bowdoin women’s basketball team stays undefeated
Bowdoin closes the regular season at 24-0 and is one of three remaining undefeated teams in the nation.
Mount Cutler in Hiram is a little-known gem for adventurers
Until a few years ago, I had never heard of Mount Cutler. A small peak located in the tiny village of Hiram in southwestern Maine, a friend recommended it as a quality hiking alternative without the need to drive another hour or more to the taller mountains in western Maine and New Hampshire. For over […]