River Arts in Damariscotta recently announced an opportunity for artists to kick off the new year with an upcoming members’ show. All current and new members are invited to submit one piece for this non-juried exhibition. Deadline for entries is 4 p.m. on Jan. 11. The show will run from Jan. 14 through Feb. 22. […]
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Bakers dazzle judges at Wiscasset Marketfest’s Christmas Cookie Challenge
Judges for the Wiscasset Marketfest’s Christmas Cookie Challenge on Dec. 7 sampled a variety of treats, including Cranberry Lime Snowballs, Gingerbread, Hot Cocoa Cookies and Molasses & Ginger. But the ultimate winner was the Double Chocolate Peppermint Bark Cookie baked by Becca Thayer of Wiscasset. This year’s judges were Lily Burt from Jodie’s Café and […]
Cooking at the Cove: Get ready to be wowed by this holiday cake
Normally, I focus on cookies during Christmas time, but after enjoying a sliver (well, actually two) of this fabulous cake at my daughter’s home a couple weekends ago, I just had to share the recipe with all of you. For quite some time, my favorite cake of Shannon’s has been her summery lemon-blueberry cake, but […]
Brunswick Landing authority fixes hangar code violations
The Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority has completed the requirements outlined in a September fire code violation, though it still has more repairs to make.
Richmond artist completes mural for Brunswick library
Olga Pastuchiv, a Richmond-based author, painter and illustrator, recently completed a nine-panel mural in the Children’s Area at Curtis Memorial Library featuring marine life found off the shores of Brunswick and Harpswell. The mural was commissioned by the family of the late Susan S. Dattilo, a Chicago-area woman who worked in and loved libraries, and […]
Hobbit-themed Brunswick restaurant offers sneak peek
The countdown for the Tolkien-themed restaurant is finally here, and the owners are giving prospective customers a peek at what to expect.
Fishermen’s Association turns to art to stabilize Midcoast groundfish markets
Brunswick creator Abigail Putnam proves art can do more than celebrate marine life. It can raise awareness of unfamiliar fish species, reaching new audiences in eye-catching ways.
Michael Reagan: The upside-down mentality of the left
The biggest stories in the national media this week both came from the mad streets of New York. The manslaughter trial of Daniel Penny, the young man who accidentally killed a crazed homeless man on the subway, and the cold-blooded assassination of a health care CEO on the sidewalks of Manhattan, both deserved the saturation […]
Bath Iron Works day care renovations kick off with Brunswick celebration
Photos showcase a renovation launch ceremony in Brunswick for the new Bath Iron Works child care center.
From the Chamber: Finding a silver lining amid a chamber closure
Early last week, a statewide business publication reached out to me for comment about the PenBay Chamber — the fourth largest regional chamber in the state — ceasing operations. The organization shut their doors last Friday, Dec. 13. When asked for comment, I went on quite the tangent of what many community organizations, chambers of […]
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