John Picone of South Portland was skating Sunday on East Pond and spotted the adult loon in a small pool of water surrounded by ice. He captured the rescue on video.
Life & Culture
Arts, entertainment, food and books news from the Kennebec Journal and Morning Sentinel.
‘Good Morning America’ will be live in Kennebunkport Thursday
The ABC morning talk show will feature segments from Nonantum Resort, focusing on Maine and the Portland Hearts of Pine soccer team.
5 fun things to do in Boothbay Harbor
Set on the coast, the Lincoln County town has charm and scenery.
7 Maine events this week include Holiday at Hadlock and an ugly sweater bar crawl
Also, head to Waterville for the Bossov Ballet production of ‘The Nutcracker.’
These 5 holiday displays will take you back in time
Learn about traditions of Christmases past at historic homes and sites in southern Maine.
Lewiston moms worry teacher ruined magic of Christmas | Column
At Montello Elementary School, a substitute teacher left students in tears, and their parents angry, Mark LaFlamme writes.
Holiday at the Plaza fills Lewiston with cheer
People pack Dufresne Plaza and Lisbon Street during the city’s annual winter event.
New Mexican restaurant set to open in downtown Waterville
Charros’ Theater Mexican Restaurant will open at 14 Silver St. where Cancun, another eatery, closed in 2021.
Meet the woman who’s designed every costume in ‘The Nutcracker’ for 35 years
Gail Csoboth, otherwise known as ‘Madame,’ has taken the Maine State Ballet’s annual production to a new level.
Head to Maine theaters for movies that run the gamut from whimsical to dark
Also, a classic favorite that takes place at Christmas is back on the big screen.