Linda Porter approaches Glenn James with a foam karate blocker around her arm. She wants James to attack her using a move she taught him in one of her karate classes.

Stonewall Stables in Nobleboro, which was at risk of foreclosure, has been purchased by a Bristol family who feels a deep connection to the stables and wants to see the business thrive.

The local nonprofit Hearty Roots, after the completion of its pilot season this summer, will continue operations with a more permanent status and add sessions for boys. The organization is now seeking funding for its week- and month-long sessions where Lincoln County kids learn outdoor sports like cross-country skiing, fat-tire biking, and stand-up paddleboarding in order to build confidence and social and emotional skills.

An anonymous donor has paid South Bristol’s portion of the cost for the sidewalk on the new bridge over The Gut.