John Kosnow knows first-hand how past hardships can have ripple effects that extend well into the future. In his municipal roles, personal life, writing, and work, Kosnow is dedicated to helping himself and his community understand and heal from adversity in order to access a brighter future.
Paper Pets: Prancing Through Life with Lily
Confidently I can say, all my life I’ve loved dogs: big dogs, small dogs, medium dogs, even big cats on occasion. Their often-scruffy fur, wagging tails, and goofy smiles are just a few of the many quirks that fill me with endless amounts of joy. So little did I know that the day I decided to adopt my wet-nosed companion, Lily, I was in fact getting a dog disguised as none other than … a goat.
(“Paper Pets” spotlights the animal companions of Lincoln County News employees.)
News Along the Way Power of Presence
Our modern world has provided us the ability to pick up our phones and transport us. The last two decades have led to new forms of social interaction and communication. We can now connect with people near or far. These technological advances have both their pros and cons. Many can feel disconnected, isolated and alone.
WELCOME BACK
The sun is shining, birds are singing, spring flowers are blooming, and businesses are opening. Everywhere you look there are signs Maine’s busiest season is almost upon us.
Characters of the County: Bridget Wright Finds Community in the Unknown
Despite ending up in the area by chance, Lincoln Academy teacher Bridget Wright chooses to remain here, committed to teaching the next generation to be true to themselves and to not fear the unknown, as the greatest gifts can come from taking a leap of faith.
Newcastle History Early Cod Fishing
In the early 1500s the Portuguese reached supremacy of exploration of the North Atlantic. They learned of the wonderful fishing in the waters off the coast of Newfoundland. This does not mean that other countries did not go to the Grand Banks to get fish, but it was the Portuguese who were making the long trips in their rather small boats to harvest vast numbers of cod.
Bringing Food Home No-Mow May, Your Version
By now, most of us are aware of the No-Mow May movement. This initiative allows for our yards to provide essential habitat and pollen for our early-season pollinators (like bees) by keeping them unmown until June.
CALL YOUR MOTHER
When I was a child, it was easy to believe my mother knew everything. She always knew the right thing to say or do. I still remember the shock I felt when she had to admit she couldn’t just magically repair a plastic toy I had broken. I was convinced she would just do her “mom” thing and everything would be fine.
Characters of the County: Getting to the ‘Real and True’ with Sherry Flint
It is by facing up to what can be the hardest parts of life, said Sherry Flint of Damariscotta, that one uncovers what matters the most.
News Along the Way Art and healing
As beautiful as life can be, it can sometimes be overwhelming. It can feel as if there is too much to process. We can try so hard to work through it all and it can still not feel like enough.
PARDON THE INTERRUPTION
Since the afternoon of Wednesday, April 24, The Lincoln County News website – lcnme.com – has been unavailable.
Skidompha Skoop
May I spend a moment with you to talk up our wonderful volunteers? Skidompha would truly be a shadow of itself without these passionate and hardworking people. They do so much but never get the accolades and appreciation they deserve.
Bringing Food Home Farmers Market Season!
It’s almost May and I know I am not alone in my anticipation of the opening days of our seasonal farmers markets. Whether your favorite is as big as the Portland Market in Deering Oaks, or as small as the market at Pumpkin Vine Family Farm, they all have the common thread of being community hubs, spaces to bump into friends, and joyful places to access food.
Thrifty Good Food Savory Family Dinners
Extended family dinners need not be a time of anxiety. Rather they can be a time for exploration of tasty recipes, preferably of the relatively uncomplicated variety.
WHAT’S WHAT
As spring comes along, the joy new life brings may be short lived, as we are reminded the November election is coming up faster than we think.
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