Laura Sitterly covers the northern part of The Times Record's territory, including Harpswell, Phippsburg, Wiscasset and surrounding towns. Her lifelong love of the outdoors was sparked by a childhood spent paddling the lakes and rivers of New York State’s Adirondack Mountains. She earned a bachelor’s degree at Auburn University and a publishing certificate from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. She spends her free time cross-country skiing or swimming the coast, depending on the season.
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PublishedMarch 3, 2025
Where to find ‘Antiques Roadshow’ when it makes its first Maine stop
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens will host the Emmy-nominated series on June 18 for an all-day appraisal event. The event is free, but tickets are required.
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PublishedFebruary 21, 2025
Brunswick Landing authority picks new leader in midst of spill cleanup
Daniel Stevenson will become the new executive director of the Midcoast Regional Redevelopment Authority (MRRA) on March 3, replacing Steve Levesque, who filled in after former Director Kristine Logan resigned in the wake of August’s chemical spill.
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PublishedFebruary 6, 2025
Wiscasset pot shop opens pizza joint
A perfect pairing — pizza and cannabis — comes together this Valentine’s Day as business owner Richard Petron expands his presence in the community.
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PublishedJanuary 29, 2025
Woolwich’s most senior resident is hooked on Klondike bars and misses cutting firewood
Approaching his 98th birthday, Charlie Presby, bearer of the Boston Post Cane, reflects on his life — praising Klondike bars and the power of the Maine community.
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PublishedJanuary 27, 2025
Here’s what the latest global climate assessment means for Maine
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) released a new global assessment outlining a path toward a sustainable future. Dr. Kanae Tokunaga of the Gulf of Maine Institute was one of two experts from the U.S. chosen to contribute. Here’s her take on what ‘transformative change’ could mean for working waterfronts.
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PublishedJanuary 23, 2025
Lincoln County welcomes another new farm sanctuary
The Cottontail Cottage Farm Sanctuary has relocated its 65 animal residents from a 50-acre plot in Cherryfield to a new, secluded farmhouse in Whitefield, with plans to open its doors to the public later this year.
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PublishedJanuary 20, 2025
What Mainers can expect when ‘Antiques Roadshow’ rolls into Midcoast
What treasures will be revealed when PBS visits Boothbay this summer?
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2025
New leader of Wabanaki Alliance outlines priorities
In an interview with The Times Record, Maulian Bryant outlines plans for the Wabanaki Alliance — “the time for reclamation is now,” and “as the tribal communities rise, we all rise.”
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PublishedJanuary 14, 2025
‘A River of Blood’: The violent history behind Kennebec River settlement
Gerard Gawalt shares how, although uncomfortable, facing decades of conflict between Abenaki and white settlers along the Kennebec River can help us better deepen our connection to people and place.
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PublishedJanuary 6, 2025
Lincoln County ‘bouncing forward’ a year after devastating January 2024 storms
After a year of coordinating with Midcoast residents, the Lincoln County Social Resilience Project released its final report, outlining key strategies for improving storm recovery and preparedness.
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