The 3rd Annual Wiscasset Area Chamber Battle of the Boards challenges local foodies to go beyond cheese and crackers in this charcuteries competition. The Sept. 20 event will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Maine Tasting Center, 506 Old Bath Road, Wiscasset. Tickets to attend and enjoy the food and fun are $20 per person […]
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Damariscotta gallery opens submissions for next juried exhibition
River Arts in Damariscotta invites artists to submit work for an upcoming juried show, “Artist’s Choice.” Submissions are open until 4 p.m. on Sept. 27. The juror will be artist America Martin. “Artist’s Choice” invites artists to enter their most recent work or work they feel best represents their personal style. This show is open […]
Award-winning folk musician to take Opera House stage in Boothbay Harbor
Boothbay Harbor Opera House welcomes award-winning, prolific lyricist and composer Crys Matthews to the stage as she blends Americana, folk, blues and bluegrass into performances steeped in traditional melodies punctuated by honest, original lyrics. Matthews will perform at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20. A troubadour of truth, this Nashville musician is among the brightest stars […]
Gardiner venue to screen Janis Ian documentary with Q&A
Musician Janis Ian will be at the Johnson Hall Opera House for a screening of the documentary “Breaking Silence” at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24. A Q&A with Ian will follow the screening. “Janis Ian: Breaking Silence” features Ian, her friends and collaborators, including Joan Baez, Lily Tomlin, Jean Smart, Laurie Metcalf and Arlo Guthrie. […]
Brunswick artist dives below the surface for inspiration
Rick Carney has been diving in Maine’s waters and creating art out of submerged trash for decades.
Volunteers tidy up Brunswick Town Mall
The Friends of Casco Bay hosted a cleanup event last week on the mall aimed at keeping trash out of the bay.
Rockland library to host UMaine professor for workshop on dealing with misinformation
How can you determine the reliability of news content? And why is it so easy to fall for misinformation? How can you remain an informed citizen without becoming overwhelmed? Rockland Public Library will host “News Engagement in the Digital Age: Dealing with Misinformation,” a workshop with Judith Rosenbaum-Andre, Ph.D., at 6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, […]
A partial kayak circumnavigation of Deer Island in Passamaquoddy Bay
A group of friends and I were on the third day of a weeklong vacation on Deer Island in New Brunswick. Located in Passamaquoddy Bay just east of Eastport and northwest of another, more well-known Canadian island, Campobello, we were camping on Deer Island Point Campground at the southern end of the island. On the […]
What lawmakers are hearing about child care in Maine
Sen. Mattie Daughtry highlights the statewide listening tour focused on child care issues.
Woman found dead in Woolwich
The body has been transported to the state medical examiner, the Sagadahoc County sheriff said.