The harbor now has more empty mooring balls than boats. It is emptying out fast. Most lobster boats that I see coming into the harbor are carrying traps that are being taken up for the winter. The picture above was taken on a very calm Monday morning walk.
HERE COME THE HOLIDAYS
For most Americans, the holiday season is the busiest time of year. All the visiting and traveling and shopping and cooking – all of that has to be squeezed into the same 24-hour day we use for the rest of the year and, frankly, life can get hectic.
Characters of the County: Mindy Starr-Pfahler Follows Her Art
Whether it’s decorating a seasonally themed mug at Sheepscot River Pottery in Edgecomb, painting a giant pumpkin on Main Street in Damariscotta, or teaching art to children, Mindy Starr-Pfahler brings creativity wherever she goes.
Bringing Food Home The Time Of Year For Roasted Veggies
As we enter this dark time of year, I don’t think I am alone as I seek warm, comforting foods. Roasted root veggies are a staple in my kitchen (and probably yours) during these months. They store well, are affordable, and are easy to find at grocery stores and farmers markets alike. And they are versatile so you can mix and match them however you prefer.
THE END IS NEAR
These last few months seem to have dragged on longer than usual. While there are plenty of factors this feeling could be attributed to, we’re choosing to believe it’s because we’ve had to spend an increasing amount of time driving around Damariscotta looking for parking.
Characters of the County: Barclay Shepard’s Legacy of Loyalty and Service
On Monday, Nov. 11, the country celebrates Veterans Day, a day set aside each year to honor and pay tribute to the men and women who have served and continue to serve in the U.S. military, protecting the freedoms this country enjoys.
REMEMBER THEM
Around this time each year, we’re reminded of the sacrifices so many have made to give us the privilege of freedom, safety, and security, whether that is through being thankful on Veterans Day or by using that freedom to cast a ballot in a local or federal election.
Characters of the County: Kaitlin Hanna is Steady at the Helm
Kaitlin Hanna, of South Bristol, has held a variety of titles ranging in profession and location around the world.
Art, Actually A Perfect Play For Halloween: ‘Macbeth’ Haunts Newcastle
Witches, bloody daggers, and a ghost bedevil “Macbeth” at Parker B. Poe Theater this Halloween season.
ELECTION DAY
It’s a common trope to call a contest for public office a race as though we judge our political candidates on speed. It’s an ironic trope because the first thing that becomes obvious about the campaign trail is it’s not a race. It’s a slog.
Characters of the County: Fueling Creativity with Michael Morrison
Whether it’s navigating a Colby and Gale fuel truck, taking the perfect photo, fixing an outboard, or creating a papier-mâché dragon, the best of Michael Morrison arises from a good test.
SBS Gazette
A South Bristol tradition is the Halloween party. Every year, the eighth graders plan a party for the school. It will take place in the South Bristol School gym on Friday, Oct. 25.
Thrifty Good Food Comfort Food For Goblin Week
Halloween is supposed to be next week, but the wildlife goblins are not familiar with human calendars and arrived at our house early. Their early morning activity left us with a pumpkin carving reminiscent of the Norwegian artist Edward Munch’s famous painting “The Scream,” originally exhibited under the German title “Der Schrei der Natur.”
CLEAN SWEEP
We know our local educators are a tremendous asset. This year, the rest of the state gets to appreciate that as well, as Maine Teacher of the Year, Principal of the Year, and Superintendent of the Year have all come from Lincoln County school districts.
