David Hughes, a graduate of Yarmouth High and USM, will race in a two-man dinghy as a first-time Olympics competitor.
July 2016
What’s Up in August: Venus-Jupiter conjunction plays starring role
The month also will feature the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.
Ellie Logan’s passion for rowing has turned into Olympic gold
The Boothbay Harbor native is trying to win a third gold medal in rowing – something that has never been done on a U.S. team before.
Deirdre Fleming: Maine Maritime Museum Lobstermobile’s on a roll
To the delight of Mainers and tourists, it appears at dozens of events and cruises the coast.
Signings, etc.: Joyce Lovely to speak at Belgrade library
She will will talk about her new memoir, ‘Ice Cream, Gas Masks and God.’
New Zealander Taika Waititi making directoral splash
Subjects that have drawn the rising writer, actor, director and comic include manhunts and life after vampire death.
Plans for new trail around Ragged Mountain emerging
The Coastal Mountains Land Trust is purchasing land for the trail on Ragged Mountain in Camden.
Leg Work: Use your head and wear a helmet when bicycling
Choose one that’s right for you and replace it as necessary.
Here’s a helpful primer on how to water your garden during the drought
You need to water less than you might think.
African immigrants drive French-speaking renaissance in Maine
Refugees join with the Franco community to revitalize a language some had feared could disappear in the state.