As birdsongs quiet, some resilient species stay to outlast the cold. Midcoast Maine Audubon specialists shed light on who stays, who flees, and who should be migrating but aren’t due to the warming climate.
Laura Sitterly
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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Gulf of Maine warming research resumes with NASA support
As Bigelow Laboratory’s Gulf of Maine North Atlantic Time Series approaches its 25th year, NASA awarded the program funding to continue regular cruises on the R/V Bowditch. Here’s what to expect.
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New Damariscotta shop offers selection of global flavors
From Coca-Cola-flavored Oreos to exotic candies, Barco Provisions has something for everyone. As co-owner Penn Way suggests, locals can eat worldwide “without leaving the state.”
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Maine Youth for Climate Justice launches podcast promoting offshore wind
Understanding the climate crisis is tough. Maine Youth for Climate Justice (MYCJ) has turned to audio production to help educate the public on the problems and potential solutions.
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The Alna Store gains national recognition. What’s its recipe for success?
Tucked away on Dock Road, The Alna Store has drawn praise from the James Beard Foundation to The New York Times. Owner Jasper Ludwig says it is all about believing in one’s vision and fostering community.
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Midcoast Maine craftsmen get swept up by tools for choring
Wiscasset small business owners suggest holiday gifts for loved ones — from sustainable kitchen towels to handcrafted wooden brooms.
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U.S. Navy to conduct maintenance dredging in December
Local fishermen are advised to relocate their gear near the shoaled areas between Phippsburg and Bath for safe navigation of Navy destroyers.
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‘The place where spirits gather’: Exploring Wiscasset’s haunted heritage
As the air becomes crisp, Midcoast residents take part in ghost walks, embarking on a journey through time and mystery.
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Meet the candidates for Lincoln County Board of Commissioners
Evan Goodkowsky and David Levesque seek vacant seats on the three-member Lincoln County Board of Commissioners to serve Districts 1 and 3, respectively.
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Meet the candidates for Wiscasset-area House District 47
Incumbent Ed Polewarczyk, a Republican, and Democrat Wayne Farrin face off to represent Wiscasset, Alna, Jefferson and Whitefield in the Maine Legislature.