Early morning is Jonathan Tindal’s favorite time of day. The Boothbay man, a broker with Tindal & Callahan Real Estate in Boothbay Harbor, can achieve a good work flow then, when his phone…
Home and Garden
Summers in Maine are magical. The air is warm, flowers are blooming, grills are sizzling. We move our entire lives outdoors. We take to our gardens, our yards, our patios. And then, there they are…
Scientists, conservationists, and gardening experts are encouraging us to treat our gardens, as part of the surrounding natural landscape. They want our gardens to nurture and sustain that…
While Maine typically receives sufficient annual precipitation, the critical time for vegetable production often coincides with…
Door knockers have been around since ancient Greece, according to the late history and archaeology scholar Dr. Sterling Dow. According to his research, Athenians attached slaves’ chains to a bar…
Bees are keystone organisms, meaning stability in an ecological community significantly depends on the services they provide that environment. Pollination, their primary ecosystem service, is in…
Garden Club of Wiscasset is holding its annual plant sale this Saturday at the Wiscasset Municipal Building at the corner of Routes 1 and 27 from 8:30 a.m. to noon. It is an…
As the weather slowly warms up, thoughts of spring cleaning may be accompanied by renovation plans. However, most residential construction requires a building permit…
Veggies to Table, a local non-profit vegetable and flower farm in Newcastle, was prominently profiled in the most recent issue of Decor Maine. The long feature article focused on many facets of…
Bridge Academy Public Library, 44 Middle Road, Dresden has its annual fundraiser from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, May 20, rain or shine. Books, plants and baked goods will be for sale, and there…
The Garden Club of Wiscasset will have its next program at 1 p.m. on May 4 in Fellowship Hall of First Congregational Church, 28 High St., Wiscasset. A brief…
Veggies to Table has kicked off our fifth season of growing and donating organic produce and flowers to those in need of food and joy in the community. We are excited to introduce our 2023 crew.…
The Garden Club of Wiscasset will hold its plant sale on Saturday, May 13 at the Wiscasset Municipal Building at the corner of Routes 1 and 27 from 8:30 a.m. to …
Incredible gardens in four Lincoln County villages will be open to visitors over two days this summer. “The Gardens of Lincoln County,” hosted by Lincoln County Historical Association (LCHA),…
No one is invulnerable to cancer. When it comes to reducing their cancer risk, individuals take many steps, including changing their diets and following recommended timelines for various health…
Exterior renovations consistently top the list of projects that offer maximum return on investment, according to Remodeling magazine’s annual “Cost vs. Value Report.” Siding replacement is a…
When shopping for a home, buyers often try to envision themselves living in a given property. Images of family gatherings and holidays may instantly come to mind, but prospective homeowners also…
Bring the beauty of your favorite gemstones into the garden and your outdoor living space with the help of jewel-toned plants. Even a pot of these beauties placed on the balcony can provide bold…
Boost the beauty and your enjoyment by adding a fountain, birdbath, or other water feature to your balcony, deck, or landscape. This one addition to your outdoor space provides many benefits.…
Deer are common visitors to landscapes even in urban and suburban areas. Fencing is the most effective way to protect your plants but is not always practical or desirable. Your community may have…
Whether you want to create a tropical oasis indoors or dress up your décor, plants are the answer. A few plants set on the floor, hanging from the ceiling, or displayed on a table can beautify…
Spring arrived March 20 at 5:24 p.m. here on the East Coast. And you know what that means: time to get outdoors and uncover those gardens, once all the snow melts, that is! And most…
A new online portal and expanded benefit amount are key features of a relaunch of the Maine Homeowner Assistance Fund (HAF) that opens for applications today.
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Home renovations provide a host of benefits. Such projects can increase resale value and improve on the safety, aesthetics and functionality of a home.
Some homeowners may employ the…
Certain homes have an undeniable wow factor. That instant appeal tends to be noticeable the moment visitors pull up to the curb, and it might be a byproduct of homeowners’ willingness to embrace…
Keep gardening longer with less muscle strain and fatigue with these pain-free gardening techniques. You’ll not only keep your garden looking its best but also make it a more enjoyable experience…
It’s time to prepare for your spring bird-feeding as we eagerly anticipate the arrival of our colorful migrants! Mid-Coast Audubon will be accepting bird seed orders until March 11 to raise funds…
Join Kennebec Estuary Land Trust for a free evening zoom lecture on Thursday, Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. to learn about the beautiful and unique dragonflies and…
The Veggies to Table Dahlia Tuber Shop is now officially live! We’re selling a select amount of our 100% organic tubers —choose between the many gorgeous pink and orange varieties, or surprise…
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District’s 2023 Spring Plant Sale Catalog is now available in print and online! Plants are available for pre-order, either online or by mail through…
Buyers of single-family existing homes across Maine are still encountering a lower-than-normal inventory of homes available for purchase. According to Maine Listings, 1,289 homes changed hands in…
The next meeting of the Garden Club of Wiscasset is on Jan. 5, in Fellowship Hall of First Congregational Church, 28 High St, Wiscasset. There is a short business…
From Baby Yoda in a Santa cap, to pumpkins, a spider and web, a “Give Thanks” message, and a wreath in red, the Fort Hill, Bradbury, Pleasant and Lee streets area of Wiscasset gave color to a…
The north wall of Wiscasset’s Sunken Garden is being dismantled and put back together. All the granite stones are the ones that have made up the wall since the 1800s, Public Works Director Ted…
MaineHousing has announced it has released $11 million in Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP) benefits.
This funding is being released nearly a month ahead of the typical HEAP schedule…
October is National Domestic Abuse Awareness Month
The term “domestic” often refers to something that occurs within specified borders like a home or a country. In the case of domestic abuse, however, the repercussions reach far beyond the walls of…
Boothbay Region Greenhouses
Bob and Kitty Boyd will be moving on after 40 years owning and running Boothbay Harbor Greenhouses. After closing the business on Oct. 29, the Boyds said they expect about six months of paperwork…
AUGUSTA — Home prices may be stabilizing, according to the Maine Association of Realtors. Sales remain strong; Maine Listings today reported a median sales price (MSP) of $330,000 for the 1,890…
On Sept. 25, an evening social was held by Garden Club of Wiscasset board members at the home of Vice President Robin Grant in Round Pond to welcome new members.
An…
Knox-Lincoln Soil & Water Conservation District is excited to announce a new fundraiser - - native wildflower seeds. October is the perfect month to sow wildflower seeds for spring growth.…
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, in collaboration with the Boothbay Region Clean Drinking Water Initiative (BRCDWI), will present a free event for Boothbay Region residents to learn how to take…
Autumn weather signals that it is time to plant garlic! The Kennebec Estuary Land Trust (KELT) welcomes the public to the LOCAL Garden on Saturday, Oct. 1 at 10 a.m. for the Growing Great Garlic…
CAMDEN — Nine beagles felt grass under their paws for the first time, Sunday afternoon, in Camden.
After a ride from Portland in a P.A.W.S. Animal Adoption Center van, each was unloaded…
Brunswick photographer Martin Grassie recorded the late summer blooms at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay during his Sept. 1 visit.
“Great to be at the Gardens again!” he wrote…
Garden Club of Wiscasset
Kerry Ann Mendez will speak at Garden Club of Wiscasset’s September meeting.
Do you have a small area to garden, maybe the entrance to your home or your patio, that you want to make into…
AUGUSTA — Home buyer interest across Maine continued at a healthy pace in July. Lower than normal for-sale inventory, however, is affecting the market. According to Maine Listings, Realtors sold 1…
Lincoln County Regional Planning Commission will likely receive a completed county-wide housing study by early 2023. On Aug. 16, commissioners authorized LCRPC to negotiate with Camion Associates…
Join KELT at the LOCAL Garden in Bath to learn a quick pickling technique to enjoy favorite summer veggies in a new, delicious way!
Learn how to quick-pickle your favorite summer veggies!…
Longtime supporters of Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens, Lyn and Daniel Lerner, were honored recently in a dedication ceremony celebrating the newly named Lyn and Daniel Lerner Visitor…
Wanderwood, located at 79 Sidelinger Road in Nobleboro, will host a farm-to-table dinner in their event barn on Wednesday, Aug. 17 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Toast the sweet heat of summer in…
